*Teachers wishing to apply for a grant from the Teacher's Institute should click the "Teacher's Institute Application" above to complete an online application.*

The Teacher's Institute for Professional Development was created to provide Briarcliff teachers and staff with funds to attend educational conferences to strengthen our schools' programs and enhance our children's education. All contributions made to the BMEF Holiday Tribute and Spring Teacher Appreciation Tribute Programs go directly into this fund.

Through the Teachers' Institute, High School Library Media Specialist, Tamara Hervey, was able to attend the American Association of School Librarians Conference where she learned new ideas about how to get students more excited about reading and learning.

Ms. Hervey and a student look through a graphic novel

Todd Speech and Language Pathologist, Rebecca Rampolla, was able to attend the Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS) workshop where she trained to teach an alternative reading, spelling and speech program.

Ms. Rampolia demonstrates LIPS.

Middle School teachers Mr. Connolly and Ms. Yulo, Middle School Assistant Principal Mrs. McDermott and two Briarcliff students attended the National Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development focusing on the Habits of Mind which is a vehicle for getting our students to become better thinkers and problem solvers.

Attendees at the ASCD Conference

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