Contact Numbers

Celestina De La Garza (Co-Director for Curriculum and Instruction): (718) 638-1875 ext. 2111

Lesson Content

You should plan to bring along any instructional materials (books, worksheets, etc.) that you will require. If you will require basic instructional supplies (papers, pencils, etc.) please forward a list to Celestina De La Garza at . Moreover, you should do your best to ensure that the lesson is age appropriate and not entirely review; however, we understand that this is a challenging request.

Lesson Elements

The lesson also should integrate the following elements:

1.  At least two different learning activities (This amounts to at least one task-related transition where students switch from one lesson activity to another. Activities might occur in groups, as individuals, or as a teacher-centered lesson.);

2.  A clear objective; and

3.  At least one method of assessment, formal or informal, that will allow you to determine whether or not students are achieving your objective.

Other Specific Lesson Requirements

1.  The lesson must include materials for distribution (e.g. handouts, etc.).

2.  You should include some form of group discussion.

3.  The lesson must include a closing activity.

Materials

We ask that you bring a copy of your detailed lesson plan describing the sequence of activities for your class. This will help us understand your planning process as well as recognize when you deviate from the lesson.

Additionally, we ask that on or before the day of your sample lesson, you submit via email the following supplemental materials to Celestina De La Garza ():

-  Three professional references (name, relationship to you, and contact information)

Candidate Assessment

What follows are guidelines for the sample lesson as well as a general rubric that the observing team will use to assess your performance. We will use the observation to answer the following questions:

1)  How does the candidate interact with the students?

2)  Does the candidate have presence in the classroom?

3)  Does the candidate communicate clearly with the students?

4)  Is the candidate professional?

5)  Does the candidate command respect from the students?

6)  Does the candidate respect the students in turn? How is this respect communicated?

7)  What tone does the candidate set for the students?

8)  Is the candidate flexible? What is the candidate’s response when something unexpected occurs?

9)  What type of expectations does the candidate have for the students and how are they communicated?

10)  How does the candidate manage transitions?

11)  How does the candidate approach discipline?

12)  How reflective is the candidate about the lesson?

13)  Is the candidate willing to correct behaviors such as bad posture, interrupting, calling out, incorrect grammar, neatness of appearance, disrespect to classmates, inattention?

DIRECTIONS:

By Train from Manhattan (via J Train)

·  Take the J Train towards Jamaica Center

·  Exit train at the Gates Station

·  Head west on Gates Ave. towards Ralph Ave.

·  Turn left onto Ralph Ave.

·  Turn right onto Monroe St.

·  Excellence Girls Charter School will be on your left


By Train from Manhattan (via A/C Train)

·  Take the A/C Train towards Brooklyn (downtown) to the Broadway/Nassau Station

·  Transfer to the Fulton Station J Train

·  Take the J Train towards Jamaica Center

·  Arrive at the Gates Station

·  Head west on Gates Ave. towards Ralph Ave.

·  Turn left onto Ralph Ave.

·  Turn right onto Monroe St.

·  Excellence Girls Charter School will be on your left

By Car from the Brooklyn Bridge

·  Turn left at Tillary St.

·  Take the ramp on the left onto I-278 E

·  Take exit 30 for Flushing Ave.

·  Merge onto Classon Ave.

·  Turn right at Wallabout St.

·  Turn right at Lee Ave.

·  Turn left at Flushing Ave.

·  Turn right at Bushwick Ave.

·  Turn right at Gates Ave.

·  Turn left at Ralph Ave.

·  Turn right at Monroe St.

·  Excellence Girls Charter School will be on your left