Teacher Opportunity Corps Events & Experiences

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Upcoming TOC Seminars​

Spring'25 schedule of seminars DROP DOWN MENU
Feb. 07th

TOC Orientation & Internship Overview with Q&A: 12:00-1:00 pm

  • Host: Dr. Lynch and Dr. Stemn
  • Attendance at the live event or viewing the recorded session is required for all participants by 3/1/25
Remote event (Zoom) link to be emailed
Feb. 18th

Math CST Exam Prep: 1:30-2:40 pm

  • Host: Dr. Stemn
New Academic Building (NAB) 1107
Feb. 19th

Math CST Prep, Constructed Response: 4:30-6:00 pm

  • Host: Dr. Stemn
New Academic Building (NAB) 1109
Mar. 03rd

ELA CST Prep: 4:30-6:00 pm

  • Host: Dr. Lynch 
New Academic Building (NAB) 1107
Mar. 05th

ELA CST Prep, Constructed Response: 1:30-2:40 pm

  • Host: Dr. Lynch
New Academic Building (NAB) 1107
Mar. 22ND

 NYS Latina Mentoring from Uniondale, OW Campus Visit: 9:30am-11:30 pm

  • TOC scholars will sit on a panel where visiting student ask questions about college and campus life.
  • TOC students will assist with the event set up and clean up.
New Academic Building (Campus Center) Panther Pad
Apr.-May

Online Seminar: The Right to Read, Film Screening

  • You have from April 1-May 15 to complete this seminar.
  • You must be logged in with your OW username and password to access the film from our library.
    1. Start from the library's home page https://libguides.oldwestbury.edu/campus-library
    2. Type in "The Right to Read" in the search bar.
    3. Click the green Available Online link in the film's listing (will be the first on the list).
    4. Next to Details, click Academic Video Online: Premium - United States (SUNY NZ).
    5. Accept All Cookies at the bottom if the screen if prompted.
    6. Hit the play icon and watch the film.
  • Complete the MS Form during/after viewing the film to serve a proof of attendance at this seminar. Use your OW email to access the form and so your name and responses are recorded. 
  • The Right to Read Form can be found here https://forms.office.com/r/BEheBGGCsb
Remote Event link
Apr.-May

Online Seminar: Using Data to make Instructional Decisions

  • Hosts: Dr. Stemn
  • Seminar available from April 01-May 15
  • Participants will watch a video clip and then respond to questions based on the video presentation.
Remote Event link to be emailed
Apr 15 th

Hempstead Campus Visit to OW: 9:45am -11:00am

  • TOC scholars will sit on a panel where visiting student ask questions about college and campus life.
  • TOC students will assist with the event set up and clean up.
New Academic Building (NAB) Room Pending
May 13 th

End of Semester Celebration of Graduates: 5:00-6:30pm

  • Hosts: Dr. Lynch and Dr. Stemn
New Academic Building (NAB) 2034

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How TOC Seminars Matter

TOC Interns must attend at minimum, THREE seminars per semester, Throughout each semester, several seminars take place which provide participants with opportunities for professional development (PD).

  • PD's offer a way for people to assess their own skills and abilities, consider aims in life, which are needed to actively set action steps to grow and realize your true potential.
  • PD's are all about building your skill set and knowledge base for your field. So the TOC hosted and exclusive events, give emerging teachers a space to learn from experts and apply new knowledge and skills without the pressure of grades.
  • PD's can help to expand and mature TOC scholars' teaching practice, to best serve school children and communities served during internships well in advance of student teaching, and also competitively position TOC graduates among hiring employers. 

TOC Scholars Seminar Take-Away

TOC Interns must attend at minimum, THREE seminars per semester, Throughout each semester, several seminars take place which provide participants with opportunities for professional development (PD).

  • PD's offer a way for people to assess their own skills and abilities, consider aims in life, which are needed to actively set action steps to grow and realize your true potential.
  • PD's are all about building your skill set and knowledge base for your field. So the TOC hosted and exclusive events, give emerging teachers a space to learn from experts and apply new knowledge and skills without the pressure of grades.
  • PD's can help to expand and mature TOC scholars' teaching practice, to best serve school children and communities served during internships well in advance of student teaching, and also competitively position TOC graduates among hiring employers. 

TOC Interns must attend at minimum, THREE seminars per semester, Throughout each semester, several seminars take place which provide participants with opportunities for professional development (PD).

  • PD's offer a way for people to assess their own skills and abilities, consider aims in life, which are needed to actively set action steps to grow and realize your true potential.
  • PD's are all about building your skill set and knowledge base for your field. So the TOC hosted and exclusive events, give emerging teachers a space to learn from experts and apply new knowledge and skills without the pressure of grades.
  • PD's can help to expand and mature TOC scholars' teaching practice, to best serve school children and communities served during internships well in advance of student teaching, and also competitively position TOC graduates among hiring employers.