Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers Brochure

TRANSFORM

YOUR

TEACHING

SUMMER INSTITUTE FULLY-FUNDED, TWO-WEEK FELLOWSHIP FOR EARLY CAREER TEACHERS

GET

READY

TO

SHINE

What if, in just two weeks, you could improve your teaching practice, create research-informed classroom strategies to improve student learning, and build a network of amazing colleagues from around the world, then return to your school ready to shine?

You can. At the Klingenstein Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers, you’ll earn four graduate credits from Columbia University’s Teachers College through intensive academic study of curriculum, assessment, and teaching practice. In a collaborative and innovative atmosphere, guided by experts in the field, you and your fellow educators will tackle a diverse and compelling range of topics. You’ll create practical tools for your classroom and connect to a group of committed colleagues who will remain part of your professional learning network throughout your career.

PROFOUND AND

TRANSFORMATIONAL

KSI changed my life! I learned how to question ideas, dissect protocol, synthesize theories, listen respectfully, and engage in meaningful conversations.

I returned from KSI with a strong understanding of how to establish a collegial and collaborative teacher learning community. As an early-career teacher, I became hyper-aware of the importance of bringing intentionality to all that I am and all that I do. KSI was the most profound professional development opportunity I’ve ever experienced!

Rakiya Brown KSI ‘17, Elementary Education

COLLABORATE AND

INNOVATE

Over these two intensive weeks, you’ll make ESSENTIALS CONNECTIONS to key ideas, to effective teaching practices, to your educator values, to fellow participants, and to the network of Klingenstein alumni.

THE EXPERIENCE The Summer Institute is an intensive, graduate-level, residential professional learning program. This fully-funded, two-week fellowship brings together a cohort of independent and international school educators to grow and learn from each other, experienced teachers, and renowned experts. Participants engage in the study of key aspects of success as a teacher-leader: curriculum development, teaching practice, individual identity, and school culture. Participants earn four academic credits from Teachers College that can be applied to future graduate studies including the Klingenstein Center’s master’s degree programs.

COHORT

LEARNING

TEACHING

LEARNING

THREADS

PRACTICE

• Engage in whole-cohort

• Discover how students learn

• Learn from experienced

workshops with professors and experts in the field.

based on current cognitive science research.

teachers and colleagues in your subject area.

• Deepen learning in small

• Understand how social-

• Develop research-informed

groups including teaching discipline groups, equityfocused groups, and affinity groups.

emotional well-being influences student learning.

curriculum and assessments that you can use in your classroom immediately.

• Explore identity, equity, and

belonging in classrooms and school culture.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM The Summer Institute feeds the body and soul in addition to

Create new professional connections and friendships with a

the mind. Participants gather at the idyllic Chauncey Center

diverse cohort of dedicated fellow educators. From the daily

in Princeton, New Jersey, which provides delicious meals,

morning meeting to meal times and unstructured time to

comfortable hotel rooms, ample meeting spaces, walking and

connect with your classmates after class, you’ll leave the

running trails, fitness facilities, and beautiful outdoor spaces to

Summer Institute with lifelong connections to fellow teachers

meet with classmates or relax.

from around the world.

Connect and Share As an early career teacher, KSI gave me the space and resources that I needed to reflect on my teaching and the systems that led me to adopt ineffective practices. I was able to connect with many educators at different stages in their careers who served as comrades, guides, and mentors. I left with a wealth of skills and tools that I was eager to share with my colleagues and began using in my classroom right away.

Nedria Walker KSI ‘22, Science

Reflect and Build The Klingenstein Summer Institute has been the most influential professional opportunity in my career so far. The curriculum and the teachers helped me refine my teaching philosophy in a way that is relevant and centered on my students’ growth. I have continued as a teacher in my career because of the examples of expert educators at the institute and the community of talented teachers who were members of my cohort. I continue to build on the skills and understanding of education that I developed at KSI to find effective ways to improve my practice.

Anisha Vinod KSI ‘16, Mathematics

Transform and Create My experience at KSI was truly transformative. In particular, the Be Bold final assignment gave me a chance to put into practice everything I learned over the 2 weeks. I synthesized information regarding values, philosophy of education, deep listening, and reflective practice to create a workshop that I led during our opening Middle School Faculty Meeting. It was wonderful to bring my learning back to my school community and collaborate with my colleagues to reflect on our values and pedagogy.

Jonathan A. Martin KSI ‘22, Arts

Summer Institute Program Overview

Admissions Requirements Deadline: February 1ST

The Summer Institute is a fullyfunded two-week fellowship that

Applicants must:

offers intensive graduate-level study

• have 1-5 years of full-time teaching experience at the time the program begins,

and collaboration for independent and

• currently teach in an independent or international school and be planning to teach in an

international school teachers with one to

independent or international school for the following school year, and

five years of experience.

• hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Takes place in late June • Convenes a cohort of independent and international school teachers

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS The online application for Klingenstein Summer Institute requires:

• Participants earn four academic

• application form with essays;

credits from Teachers College,

• recommendations from the head of school or a senior administrator, from the department

Columbia University upon successful

chair or instructional leader, and from a colleague; and

completion of the program.

• official copies of all post-secondary transcripts. Please note that applicants who completed undergraduate or graduate study at institutions outside the United States must also submit a course-by-course evaluation from World Education Service (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and may be required to submit additional documentation. klingenstein@tc.columbia.edu

212.678.3156

klingensteincenter.org

About The Klingenstein Center Teachers College, Columbia University The Klingenstein Center was founded in 1977 with a generous grant from the Klingenstein Fund. The mission of the Center is to develop and strengthen leadership among teachers and administrators in independent and international schools.

The Klingenstein Center’s carefully crafted programs draw on the resources of Teachers College and Columbia University to provide the knowledge, skill and understanding necessary for informed and effective practice. In an age in which educators are called upon to understand both the business of management and the moral purpose

Klingenstein Center programs for independent school educators HEADS OF SCHOOLS PROGRAM A fully-funded, two-week fellowship that offers intensive study and collaboration among heads of independent schools from across the U.S. and around the world.

of educating youth, the Klingenstein Center stands alone in its capacity to develop

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

educators and leaders for independent and international schools.

• Full-Year (September-May) Master’s Degree in Private School Leadership • Two-Summers (June-July) Master’s Degree in Private School Leadership • MA/MBA Dual Degree from Teachers College and Columbia Business School, NYC or INSEAD in France or Singapore

FORGE A yearlong learning and coaching engagement to support change leadership in schools.

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