Wed, Jan 11, 2012 10:21 AM in What is *meaningful* PD, in your opinion?
I should also mention a pilot program that we have utilized this year referred to as "FLEX" days. Professional development topics were offered at multiple times and formats in the summer and school year. When teachers completed the requirements of a particular training, they could "flex" the PD schedule and be released from that day of "seat time."
For example, one of our initial PD days for ...
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Wed, Jan 11, 2012 10:12 AM in What is *meaningful* PD, in your opinion?
In our district, the term professional development is not reserved for traditional training. Our model, which continues to evolve, is composed of several components:
1) Traditional whole-district teacher in-service days
2) Instructional coaches who support teachers in Literacy, Mathematics, and Science Instruction
3) Just-in-time training for teachers in content areas
4) Some online resources...
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Tue, Jan 25, 2011 12:12 PM in Using Technology in the Classroom Yes or No
Do you use technology in your classroom? Yes and no, I am a science coach for my district and work in four different k-5 buildings. Technology implementation varies from room to room and school to school.
If not why not? (Don't say no because I don't have a budget for it. There are ways out there to acquire it cheaply or even free.)
If you do what do you use? Some classrooms are limited to wee...
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