IAMYOU at LCF CSR Expo 2019

IAMYOU at LCF CSR Expo 2019

TTG’s non-profit arm – Inclusion Initiative, presented at the League of Corporate Foundation (LCF) CSR Expo 2019 last July 4, 2019 held at the Philippine International Convention Center. The theme for this year’s expo is “Toward Collective Impact: Collaborations that Work”.

Our inclusion champions, Dr. Serry Vargas and Ms. Sarah Jane Dela Rosa pitched our program in empowering educators in building inclusive communities.

Inclusion Initiative (also known as IAMYOU), together with The Teacher’s Gallery, hopes to continue its efforts in providing learning opportunities to educators in handling students with disabilities in a regular classroom through its Inclusive Education Mentorship Program.

5th TTG Global EdTour – Cohort B is now open!

5th TTG Global EdTour – Cohort B is now open!

The Teacher’s Gallery is inviting all Filipino educators to join the upcoming 5th Filipino Educators’ Global Learning Initiative in California, USA this October 20 – 29, 2019. This EdTour program aims to provide a platform for educators to benchmark and learn new ideas and models that they can use to improve their own classroom setting. 

This 10-day Global EdTour program includes school visits within the Santa Clara Unified School District and a 4-day West Coast Cultural Tour.

This program is exclusively offered to TTG Power Club members.

For application and inquiries, please send us a message or connect with us through Facebook.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Travel to San Francisco, California

Day 2: Silicon Valley and Factory Outlet Shopping

Day 3 – 5: School Visits

Day 6 – 9: West Coast Cultural R&R

Day 10: Travel back to Manila

Application Procedures:
  1. Power Club Membership.
  2. Submit the following to travel@theteachersgallery.com:
    • accomplished Return Entry Action Plan proposal
    • recommendation letter from immediate supevisor
    • scanned copy of faculty ID, passport and visa (if applicable)
  3. Upon approval of proposal, pay the reservation fee of 500 USD and send the accomplished DS-160 form.
  4. Prepare visa application requirements.
  5. Pay B1/B2 visa fee of PHP 8,640 (or more depending on exchange rate) to any BPI branch.
  6. Attend the visa coaching orientation by The Teacher’s Gallery.
  7. Be present during the embassy interview.
  8. Upon visa approval, pay the required EdTour program participation fee.
    • Note: For DepEd employees: Submit a copy of approved travel permit from DepEd Central Office
  9. Attend the pre-travel orientation covering the US immigration interview, detailed itinerary, dress code, and items to bring.
  10. Learn and enjoy with your peers! ☺
Downloadable Forms:

TTG adopts PGA’s LifeBridge Program

TTG adopts PGA’s LifeBridge Program

The Teacher’s Gallery partnered with Precious Gem Academy Learning Resource Center to support its LifeBridge Program. This program aims to enable young adults with disabilities to make a successful transition to an independent and meaningful life in adulthood.

The goal of LifeBridge Program is to enable young adults with disabilities make a successful transition to an independent and meaningful life in adulthood. LifeBridge Program adopts a ‘naturalistic’ model for a curriculum where content and instruction is based on the unique needs and lifestyle of the learner, family, and community and implemented in the natural environment.

Instructional Programs:

  • Functional Academics
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Immersion Program
  • Music and Movements
  • Gardening
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Food Preparation
  • Inclusion Program
  • Basic Computer
  • Home Independent Living Skills
  • Social and Communication Skills
  • Community Integration
TTG at DZMM Teleradyo Program, ‘SAKTO’

TTG at DZMM Teleradyo Program, ‘SAKTO’

Last May 30, The Teacher’s Gallery was invited by DZMM Teleradyo program ‘SAKTO’ for their segment discussing about the definition of ‘Learners with Disability’ and how to make them ready for the big school. Program hosts, Mr. Randy Santiago and Ms. Amy Perez, asked for helpful tips for parents of children with disabilities on how they can recognize and provide the special learning needs of their children so that they can also excel in school.

Together with Ms. Mai Roble is Ms. Michelle Sevilla, a public school teacher from Lagro Elementary School in Quezon City.

Teacher Michelle emphasized the importance of awareness and acceptance of all people surrounding the child with disability for them to achieve their full potential.

5th Filipino Educators’ Global Learning Initiative – Cohort A

5th Filipino Educators’ Global Learning Initiative – Cohort A

The Teacher’s Gallery had its 5th Filipino Educators Global Learning Initiative – Cohort A last April 20-30 in California, USA. This benchmarking opportunity for our Filipino educators was hosted by Santa Clara Unified Schools District. The group was welcomed by Ms. Rose DuMond, Special Education Coordinator of Santa Clara Unified Schools District, and Ms. Joycelyn Flores, High School SPED Teacher from Adrian Wilcox High School.

Upon arrival in California, our Filipino educators initially visited the San Francisco’s popular landmarks – hiked around the Golden Gate Bridge, meals at Fisherman’s wharf and strolled at the Ghirardelli Chocolate factory and experienced an exciting trip at Lombard Street – known as the “Crookedest Street in the World.”

Following the first two days, classroom observations were done in Cabrillo Elementary School and Adrian Wilcox High School.

Our delegates were able to have a co-teaching experience with Special Education experts at Adrian Wilcox High School. The group sat down with the supervisors and teachers and explained how they do the successful inclusion programs for their students.

At Adrian Wilcox High School, our delegates sit down with paraprofessionals to train them on how to use Boardmaker Online. This provides a multi-level approach to creating engaging print and interactive materials for special education needs.

On the 5th Day, the group started the day by attending mass at the Our Lady of Peace Church and Shrine. The day was arranged to visit Silicon Valley’s renowned Tech companies like Google, Apple, Netflix, Intel, Facebook and others. The group capped their day with a University visit at Stanford University.

The 6th day is the start of the cultural immersion and getting know the city, the 2nd most populous city in the U.S. after New York City. The group spent time walking around Hollywood also known as the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” In the evening, they lounge with the Filipino Educators based in Los Angeles and sharing teaching experiences from appetizers to desserts. The group spent their last day in Disneyland California – the happiest place on Earth. The group explored the “Magical Kingdoms” and cruised around the world of Disney characters. During the evening is their preparation in going home to Manila the next day.