TOC II Spotlight: Nazareth College 2019
We featured this MBK TOC II spotlight in our May 2019 newsletter.
The TOC II program at Nazareth College provides numerous opportunities for current students and alumni to network together and reflect on their practice. One such example is the recent workshop on Effective Check-in/Check-Out systems, facilitated by Stanley Ekiyor, a Behavior Specialist for the Rochester City School District. The workshop is part of a 10-week series on Embedding De-escalation Strategies in classroom management systems.
During this session, Mr. Ekiyor reviewed case studies with participants and engaged them in discussions on different approaches to responding to student behavior. Mr. Ekiyor emphasized to participants the importance for teachers to build strong relationships with their students and families as a first step in behavior management.
The Nazareth College TOC II project director, Kai Strange, collaborates with colleagues to provide workshops and trainings that supplement and enhance what pre-service and novice teachers learn in their teacher preparation program. This April, the students will have an opportunity to meet Dr. Donna Ford, educator, author, and activist, as she presents a talk on " Culturally Responsive Gifted Education and Educators: Models, Resources, and Strategies to Recruit and Retain Underrepresented Students of Color."