
These calls are the BOOT CAMP!!! | BASIC TRAINING “BOOT CAMP” - New cohorts every month! Choose your month! These calls repeat every month! Feel free to take and retake them as a refresher.
- One full year access to the 5 module virtual, self-paced course portal PLUS monthly calls.
- Unless noted, all calls are Thursdays 12-1:30pm
- MODULE TOPICS:
- Module 1- Why Thinking Maps?
- Module 2- Learning the Maps
- Module 3- Enhancing the Maps
- Module 4- Map Accuracy
- 2023 Monthly Boot Camp Schedule
- January 5, 12, 19, 26*
- February 2, 9, 16, 23*
- March 9, 16, 23, 30*
- April 6, 13, 20, 27*
- May 4, 11, 18*, 25
- June 1, 15, 22*, 29 (NOTE: Skips June 8.)
- July 6, 13, 20, 27* TENTATIVE
- August 3, 10, 17, 24* TENTATIVE
- September 7, 14, 21, 28* TENTATIVE
- October 5, 12, 19, 26* TENTATIVE
- November 2, 9, 16, 30* TENTATIVE
- 2023 Dates & Times TBD. Always 12-1:30 on Thursdays.
- * dates above fall on SUPER Thinking Thursdays that also include TOT & Leadership calls for those course participants.
- Contact elizabeth@thebalancebetween.com if you are interested in this training! Call login links provided to registered participants.
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| THINKING MAPS® TRAINING OF TRAINERS Includes resources. - New cohorts start every year in JULY, MARCH, and NOVEMBER!
- One full year access to the 13 module virtual, self-paced course portal PLUS monthly calls. (13= Welcome + 12 Content Modules)
- Start with Basic Training Boot Camp. (See “BASIC TRAINING” above.)
- Feel free to join MULTIPLE TOT calls on Thinking Thursday- as long as you have watched the relevant Module!)
- MODULE TOPICS:
- Module 1- Why Thinking Maps?
- Module 2- Learning the Maps
- Module 3- Enhancing the Maps
- Module 4- Map Accuracy
- Module 5- How to be a Trainer
- Module 6- Using Maps for Vocabulary
- Module 7-Taking Information Off the Map
- Module 8- Mapping Across the Content Areas
- Module 9- Using the Frame for Learning & Life
- Module 10- Planning Instruction with the Maps
- Module 11- Enhancing Instruction with the Maps
- Module 12- Implementation & Accreditation
- 2021-2023 Monthly Coaching Call Schedule:
- MARCH, 2022 Cohort 2-3:30pm
- January 26 (Module 11)
- February 23 (Module 12)
- JULY 2022 Cohort- 10-11:30am
- October 27 (Module 4)
- November 17 (Module 5)
- December 15 (Module 6)
- January 26, 2023 (Module 7)
- February 23 (Module 8)
- March 23 (Module 9) May move to May 18. Stay tuned!
- April 27 (Module 10) May move to June 22. Stay tuned!
- May 18 (Module 11) May move to June 22. Stay tuned!
- June 22 (Module 12)
- NOVEMBER 2022 Cohort 8-9:30am
- January 26, 2023 (Module 3)
- February 23, 2023 (Module 4)
- March 23, 2023 (Module 5) May move to April 28. Stay tuned!
- April 28, 2023 (Module 6)
- May 18, 2023 (Module 7) May move to May 18. Stay tuned!
- June 22, 2023 (Module 8) May move to May 18. Stay tuned!
- July 27, 2023 (Module 9) May move to May 18. Stay tuned!
- August 24, 2023 (Module 10) May move to June 22. Stay tuned!
- September 28, 2023 (Module 11) May move to June 22. Stay tuned!
- October 26, 2023 (Module 12) May move to June 22. Stay tuned!
- Next cohort starts in MARCH 2023!!!
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| THINKING MAPS® LEADERSHIP Includes resources. - New cohorts start EVERY MONTH!!!
- One full year access to the 9 module virtual, self-paced course portal PLUS monthly calls.
- Start with Basic Training Boot Camp. (See “BASIC TRAINING” above.)
- TOPICS:
- JANUARY- Routines & Protocols
- FEBRUARY- Student Review Teams
- MARCH- Thinking About Initiatives
- APRIL- Interviewing & Hiring
- MAY- Setting Goals
- JUNE- Data Analysis
- JULY- Leading an Implementation
- AUGUST- School Culture & Community
- SEPTEMBER- PLCs
- OCTOBER- Learning Walks
- NOVEMBER- Monitoring an Implementation (4DX)
- DECEMBER- Thinking Like a Leader
- 2023 Monthly Coaching Call Schedule:
- January 26
- February 23
- March 23
- April 27
- May 18
- June 22
- Future dates TBD.
- TIME: All calls are 3:30-5pm.
- TBD Contact elizabeth@thebalancebetween.com if you are interested in this training! Call login links provided to registered participants.
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| PATH TO PROFICIENCY TRAINING OF TRAINERS Includes resources. (ELLs & Differentiation) ***Refreshers must register.
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| WRITING Includes resources. Available courses= Setting the Stage, Narrative, Expository, Argumentative, & Response to Text (In that order.)
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| COMPREHENSION Includes resources. |
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| FREE!!! THINKING MAPS® WEBINARS Monthly webinars on Thinking Maps®, Advanced use of Thinking Maps®, Path to Proficiency (ELLs & Differentiation), and Writing Courses - See dates, webinar topics, and register HERE.
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| COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS: ELA Edition Virtual course. |

| CUSTOMIZED COURSES - DECISION-MAKING MADE EASY: A Tool Kit To Help Leaders Make Good Choices
“Re-Invigorating the Great Leader Within You” - Guided Reading
- Balanced Literacy
- Unit & Lesson Plan Design
- Conferring with Students
- Reading / Writing Workshop
- Formative Assessment
- Differentiation
- Supporting ELLs
- Want this in your area? Email elizabeth@TheBalanceBetween.com
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| NYC DOE QUALITY REVIEW WORKSHOP 2-Day workshop on how to prepare for your Quality Review with confidence and conviction. (And, have some laughs and smiles along the way!) Click HERE for flyer. |