RLTA APPLICATION Applications are due by March 15th 2021 Please read the eligibility requirements prior to applying. Step 1 of 2 50% Are you a returning Study Group Member?*YesNoAre you applying to be a Study Group Leader?*YesNoName* Mr.Mrs.MissMs.Dr.Prof.Rev. Prefix First Last Gender Identify: Please choose whichever option best describe you.WITS is gathering the following demographic information about teachers to aid our diversity and inclusion efforts. FemaleMaleNon-BinaryGenderqueerA gender not listedPrefer not to sayRace/ Ethnicity: Please choose whichever option best describe you.WITS is gathering the following demographic information about teachers to aid our diversity and inclusion efforts. 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Email* How did you hear about the RLTA program?*Friend/ColleagueRLTA posterPrincipalNetwork ChiefWeb SearchPlease tell us the name of your friend/colleague that referred you to the RLTA program.* First Last What school do you plan to teach at in the fall?*What is the name of your principal?*What is your principal's email address?* What is your primary professional role?*Classroom TeacherElective Teacher (art, music, library, etc.)Lead Literacy Teacher / Instructional CoachBilingual or English Language Learner Teacher - self-containedBilingual or English Language Learner Teacher - push-in supportSpecial Education - self containedSpecial Education - push-in supportAdministratorWhat are your sub-specialties?* None Art Counselor Enrichment Foreign Language General Classroom Headstart Library/ Media Specialist Math Music Physical Education/ Health Reading Reading Resource Science Social Studies/ History Support Tchr. / Tchr Aide Technology Writing/ Language Arts Other What grade(s) do you teach?* Pre-K K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INT UP PRI What is your current number of students? (Please use a numerical value)*How many years of teaching experience do you have?*Please list the members of your study group.*What is the name of your Study Group Leader? (If you are the leader of your group, please put your name)* First Last What is the email address of your Study Group Leader? (If you are the leader of your group, please put your email address.)* 1. Reflect on your teaching in the past year. Describe the most important thing you learned about your students related to teaching reading, whether in language arts or in a content area.*2. How do you promote joy and foster a love of reading with your students?*3. What aspect of your literacy teaching do you most hope to develop by participating in a RLTA study group?*4. Why do you want to be a member of a study group?*5. How has participating in the RLTA program impacted your teaching?*6. Why do you want to be a leader of a study group?*Consent Materials uploaded may be used by WITS Marketing.I understand that the materials uploaded may be used by WITS, including in any of its publications, website entries, postings on social media, and other WITS materials, without payment or any other consideration. Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” Teaching ToolsJanuary 22, 2021Dr. Jill Biden to continue teaching alongside FLOTUS responsibilities, a historic firstJanuary 20, 2021Exciting Changes to the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award ProgramOctober 30, 2020 STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LATEST WITS AND LITERACY NEWS Name* First Last Email* Cell Phone Number
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