Bobbie Solley Center of Excellence in Teaching
The Bobbie Solley Center for Excellence in Teaching (BSCET) is supported by input from experienced professionals who are working in the field of education. Utilizing the mantra, “Reaching Students, Empowering Teachers, Transforming Instruction”, the center’s mission is to develop teacher and school leaders committed to making a positive impact on student learning and fostering high student academic achievement for diverse student populations. The BSCET Board of Directors and Advisory Council provide relevant insight to the needs of public and private educators from across the state and beyond to fuel the work of the center.
Summer 2024 Sessions
Professional development activities are always free of charge for attendees and will use a variety of innovative methods, including coaching, mentoring, seminars, workshops, diversity sensitivity training and many others. Building on partnerships already established with Chester County Schools, Columbia Academy and Middle Tennessee Christian School, the center seeks to develop additional partnerships throughout West Tennessee and eventually in other regions of the state and beyond.
Please see below for upcoming professional development opportunities.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
In order to receive a certificate of completion, we kindly request that for virtual sessions your camera is enabled and that you are present for the duration of the session.
Upon completion of each session a personalized certificate is emailed to you with the session title, name of presenter(s), date, and number of professional development hours noted.
June Sessions
INCREASING AWARENESS OF GAS STATION DRUGS: DEVELOPING COMPETENCY IN STUDENT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
PRESENTED BY:
JAMES COOK
CO-OCCURING DISORDERS SPECIALIST
Thursday, June 20
10:00am – 12:00pm CST
ACADEMIC FEEDBACK TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS
PRESENTED BY:
SARAH MERCER
PRINCIPAL, NEW HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY
KNOX COUNTY, TN
Thursday, June 27
3:00pm – 4:00pm CST
Session Description:
Student motivation and academic feedback are two vital components of every classroom. Teachers utilize strategies to accelerate student growth and achievement daily within these two indicators. How can educators provide intentional opportunities to accelerate growth while at the same time increasing student ownership in the learning environment? Join us as we navigate these two indicators and learn some practical methods to bring our motivation and feedback practices to the next level.
July Sessions
ANCHOR CHARTS
PRESENTED BY:
BECKY WELCH
CLASSROOM TEACHER, CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOLS
CHESTER COUNTY, TN
Event Address: 158 E. Main Street; Henderson, TN. 38340
If you have questions please email bobbiesolleycenter@fhu.edu
Thursday, July 11
10:00am – 12:00pm CST
Youth Mental Health First Aid
PRESENTED BY:
JAMES COOK
CO-OCCURING DISORDERS SPECIALIST
Event Address: 158 E. Main Street; Henderson, TN. 38340
If you have questions please email bobbiesolleycenter@fhu.edu
Tuesday, July 16
8:30am – 4:30pm CST
skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who
are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety,
depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
• Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
• Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis.
• Know how to connect a young person with help.
• Better understand trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media
and bullying.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
- There will be an $18.95 charge for materials that will be collected the day of the session.
- After the training, each attendee will receive an email with a personalized certificate of completion.
TEACHING SO IT STICKS: USING QUESTIONING AND GROUPING STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE STUDENTS" OUTCOMES
PRESENTED BY:
SHERRIE JOHNSON
INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATOR
DEIADRA BERNARD
5th GRADE TEACHER
ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY BARTLETT CITY SCHOOLS
Event Location: Freed-Hardeman University (Specific location/parking information will be emailed to you.)
Event Address: 158 E. Main Street; Henderson, TN. 38340
If you have questions please email bobbiesolleycenter@fhu.edu
Thursday, July 18
1:30pm – 3:30 pm CST
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE: DEVELOPING A LOVE FOR READING
PRESENTED BY:
LINA LEATHERWOOD BURK
PhD RETIRED ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR AND COLLEGE PROFESSOR
Event Address: 158 E. Main Street; Henderson, TN. 38340
If you have questions please email bobbiesolleycenter@fhu.edu
Thursday, July 18
10:00am – 12:00pm CST
to develop a love for reading. Emphasis will be placed on the different genres and the importance of exposing your children to all of them. As Patricia Polacco said, “Honey is sweet and so is knowledge, but knowledge is like the bee that made that sweet honey, you have to chase it through the pages of a book.” May your children be blessed with a teacher who helps them chase knowledge through a book.
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