The Collegiate School Teaching Institute is a rigorous two-week 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.

The Collegiate School Teaching Institute for 2009 will take place from Tuesday June 16 to Saturday June 27th.  Collegiate is pleased to invite teachers who are in a first or second year of teaching.  Preference will be given to those who are in contract with an independent school. Teachers of color (African American, Asian American, Latino, Native American, and Multiracial Americans) should email CSTI@collegiateschool.org with any inquiries. 

 

Application 2009

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