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City Schools To Hold New Teacher Institute

City Schools To Hold New Teacher Institute Aug. 23-26

Nearly 200 new educators join district

WHAT: Richmond Public Schools will welcome nearly 200 new classroom teachers to the city at the district's 2011-2012 New Teacher Institute.

The program is designed to give new teachers valuable and practical insight – along with innovative methods – into teaching core academic subjects and classroom management techniques. Best practice methods will be modeled by some of the district's most outstanding educators as workshop presenters.

WHEN: Aug. 23-26 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Richmond Community High School 201 E. Brookland Park Blvd.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Excellent setting for the perfect back-to-school feature. Interview new teachers about their goals and expectations for the upcoming school year.

CONTACT: Dr. Darlene Currie, Director of Professional Development

780-7775