POL 2016-2017 Teacher Orientation |
Orientation Overview
We are happy to be hosting two Teacher Orientations for Poetry Out Loud this year:
- NH Institute of Art, Manchester
Thursday, November 3, 4-6 PM - Museum of the White Mountains, Plymouth
Monday, November 7, 4-6 PM
Attendance is STRONGLY encouraged for all schools and programs, even if you have already participated in the past. A certificate for 2 CEUs will be granted at the end of the orientation. Please list each teacher from your school who will be attending the orientation.
The orientation will cover:
The orientation will cover:
- an overview of the POL program requirements
- tips for teaching poetry and recitation in the classroom
- best practices for recruiting students and judges
- ways to use your school competition to feed positive school culture
- the NH and national calendar of events
- additional resources available to you, and more.