The Collegiate School Teaching Institute is a rigorous twelve-day summer program designed to introduce and mentor first and second year teachers in independent schools. Topics covered include lesson planning, classroom management, teaching and learning styles, teaching of classes, diversity, independent school culture, and the interviewing and job search processes. The program also includes a cultural component, aimed at familiarizing participants with New York City, its many independent schools, its museums, libraries, music and drama productions, and other resources. Fellows will also be introduced to many noteable administrators in independent schools. Past speakers have included Daryl Ford - Head of William Penn Charter, Ronald Kim - Associate Dean of Faculty at Philips Exeter Academy, Dennis Bisgaard - Head of Kingswood-Oxford School, Martha Haakmat - Director of Diversity at Packer Collegiate School.
Participants will be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses to and from New York, will receive free housing at the International House - Columbia University, and will have most meals covered by the program,
Collegiate is pleased to invite teachers of color ( African American, Asian american, Latino, Native American, and Multiracial Americans) who are in a first or second year of teaching to apply to be a 2010 fellow. Preference will be given to those who are in contract with an independent school. Interested candidates should email CSTI@collegiateschool.org with any inquiries.
2010 Program Dates: June 20th- June 30th
To be eligible for a CSTI fellowship you must:
- Have a bachelor's degree
- Be in or seeking a contract with a NAIS member school for the 2010-2011 school year
- Secure the backing of your school (school head, division head, academic dean or department chair) including a financial contribution of $1000 towards the program
- Submit the application as well as a letter of recommendation on or before May 19, 2010.
Apply now to be a CSTI fellow
What alumni of the program have said:
"I think CSTI is an amazing program...I think the exposure to the teachers of color who have made teaching a career is amazing. We were surrounded by a diversity of educators who had taken different paths in the profession."
"I feel that this has been a turning point in my career as a teacher. I am so happy to have experienced something so incredible that will remain an influential part of my career in independent schools"
"While attending CSTI, not only did I get to meet another relatively new math teacher, but also new teachers from a number of disciplines and grade levels. The stories, advice, and thoughts we shared were hilarious, serious, insightful, and inspirational. My main expectation for the program was to come out being a better teacher. And I think that in that respect, it was a true success." - Upper school Mathematics teacher, Packard Collegiate
"The topics covered and the professionalism of the CSTI Faculty really made for a great learning experience. Even though I have other teaching experience, I firmly believe that CSTI has prepared me exceedingly well for the challenges that I will face as an independent school teacher." - Director of Diversity, Moravian Academy
Where are our alumni now?
Head of School- Bank Street NY, NY
Middle School Head - Nightingale-Bamford School, NY, NY
Director of Teacher Training and Dean of Students - Chestnut Hill School, Boston MA
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid - The Chicago Latin School, Chicago, IL
Middle School English Department Chair - Dalton School, NY, NY
Dean of Students for 9th grade - Poly Prep School, Brooklyn, NY |