Sentences with phrase «teacher development tools»

A new online repository offers free, state - approved K - 12 course materials and teacher development tools.

We're changing our teacher development tool.

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She suggests that teachers think about the purpose of each assignment and she offers professional development and tools on how to create assignments that are relevant and engaging for the student — or «doable,» as she puts it — without the help of others.

School Board Vice Chair Patsy Jordan, a former classroom teacher, spoke of how the Farm Bureau's «amazing» professional development programs for teachers gave her great tools to use in the classroom.

«With these types of tools, students and teachers can create innovative solutions that address development challenges encountered in El Salvador every day,» Landrum stated.

ChildLight Yoga for Babies & Toddlers Teacher Training (18 hours, certification required) This training will cover infant and early childhood development and education on how practicing yoga can support the social, emotional and physical development, as well as overall contentment and comfort, of babies and toddlers, newborn through 2 years by providing tools and inspiration to successfully integrate yoga - based movement, songs, games, and relaxation into their day.

On the site, I explain and demonstrate instructional and classroom management strategies; explore technology, books, research and professional development tools that can make us better; help teachers fine - tune the design of their materials; examine the emotional and social forces that impact the way we do our work; and conduct my own little grass - roots studies on topics that I think need more attention.

Summit's PLP (a free platform that comes with professional development tools and customizable, teacher - created, project - based curricula, including virtual textbooks, curated resources, and assessments) allows students to learn at their own pace, track their progress, and reflect on feedback.

Now he speaks at conferences and works with teachers in schools, leading professional development around ideas such as the Flipped Learning Classroom, Blended Learning and the effective use of ICT tools.

Q Design Packs from Institute of Play, based on the tools and methods used by teachers, administrators, curriculum designers and game designers at Quest to Learn and CICS Chicago Quest, provide detailed infographics, worksheets, and rich media resources to support school design, curriculum design, and professional development.

The Future area showcased the most innovative developments in ed - tech; from teacher - parent communication tools and 3D printing, to language learning and adaptive maths apps.

The Programme has generated many different projects and activities such as Youth Forums, skills development training courses, educative workshops and seminars, the World Heritage Volunteer Programme and its main tool, World Heritage in Young Hands (WHYH), an educational resource kit for school teachers, existing in 37 national language versions, and which has reached at least 1 million young students.

ClassDojo has developed digital tools that can help teachers, parents, and students improve classroom behavior, develop good learning habits, and support character development.

First, VAMs can be used as professional development tools, helping teachers target areas for growth.

Castor: The National Board anticipates offering, by early next year, examples of accomplished entries as professional development tools for teachers and teacher educators.

As part of our Summer Professional Development Series, we're excited to offer a free workshop on Web 2.0 tools for new teachers.

Lenz and Director of Instruction Jeannette LaFors spend much of their time working with schools: meeting weekly with school principals and teachers at their campuses, analyzing and reflecting on results, building out Envision's professional development programs, and working with teachers to create tools that can support projects.

A decision was made at Curry, which has received numerous awards for its technology innovation and its Center for Technology and Teacher Education, not only to include emerging technology tools in instruction but also to lead in their development.

«Our work with kernels of practice dovetails with CZI's dedication to supporting teachers in gaining the knowledge, tools, and professional development they need for success in their classrooms.

Foundation Curriculum Officer Bev Laing, author of the Tools for Teachers series, said Tools for Teachers 5 activities were designed to combine hands - on learning with skills and knowledge development.

Second, à la the Shanker manifesto, efforts should be made [by the federal government] to develop all manner of tools, materials, lesson plans, professional development, curricula, and more that [the federal government determines] will help teachers implement the standards in their classrooms — and to help students master them [as determined by the federal government].

Its goal is to establish adolescent literacy initiatives with measurable goals, and it funds curriculum materials, instructional tools, and intensive high - quality professional development for teachers, literacy coaches, and school leaders.

Profession development for teachers on how to teach self - regulated learning skills is desperately needed, so tools, resources and strategies are available for them to utilise in the classroom.

In addition to regularly assessing student performance, Sherman Oaks utilizes a tool (the California Standards for the Teaching Profession) to help teachers self - assess their own growth over the course of a year as a result of the school's staff development efforts.

«The intention of teacher - to - teacher observation is that it be a tool for professional development and, in turn, for student learning,» Colleen Meaney, dean of faculty at Souhegan High School in Amherst, New Hampshire, told Education World.

There are many popular television shows and movies that can be great tools for English - language development, and it's probably a safe bet to say that Mr. Bean is one used by English teachers throughout the world.

This will always be a modestly sized program, given the school's population, but it has had a major influence on the way all teachers think about how they approach their work, and the tools and equipment that they use to introduce and reinforce concept development.

LWB says the United Nations states education is a key driver for development, but teachers and students often can't access the right tools and learning environment.

My colleague Kathy Garcia and I decided to create a professional development program that inspired teachers to feel these emotions while learning and developing skills toward more effective use of technology tools.

Neither a master's degree nor certification is required to teach in Catholic schools, but ACE has long believed that capability in the classroom derives from teachers» knowledge of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment tools, along with classroom - based training.

It takes a great deal of Professional Development in learning how to be a virtual teacher and the tools and systems that are used.

The program is perfect for teachers setting their own professional development goals or simply looking to dive deeper into favorite tools.

The resources Apple has created also let teachers learn how to use each tool even if it isn't covered in their school's traditional professional development workshops.

But are you using e-mail as a tool for providing professional development for your teachers?

The cohort showcased the most innovative developments in ed - tech from teacher - parent communication tools to 3D printing to language learning and adaptive maths apps.

Built by Teachers, for Teachers, we offer free lesson plans, the latest in education news, professional development and real teacher blogs plus the tools and applications modern Educators need to maintain a level of excellence in their classrooms.

To that end, Moje also leads Clinical Rounds in Secondary Teacher Education, an extensive research, development, and teacher education project focused on developing sophisticated disciplinary literacy teaching practices and assessment tools among both novice and veteran middle and high school teTeacher Education, an extensive research, development, and teacher education project focused on developing sophisticated disciplinary literacy teaching practices and assessment tools among both novice and veteran middle and high school teteacher education project focused on developing sophisticated disciplinary literacy teaching practices and assessment tools among both novice and veteran middle and high school teachers.

This presentation addresses both elements while providing detailed tools to strengthen teacher collaboration, improve team development, instructional delivery and productivity while creating a climate for capacity building.

The organisation is raising awareness of the importance of professional development and building tools to help teachers to transform their practice and achieve success for all their pupils.

Developing and studying teacher education practices and assessment tools to advance the learning and development of novice teachers.

He's best known for the development of «Bloom's Taxonomy,» a tool designed to help teachers promote higher forms of thinking in their students, such as analyzing and evaluating information, rather than just memorizing facts.

With schools placing an even greater emphasis on «interconnectedness» and «global citizenship,» I can think of no better professional - development tool for teachers than writing and sharing their ideas online.

With respect to such students, the center shall: (1) identify evidence - based assessment tools, strategies, and accommodations; (2) identify professional development for teachers and school leaders; and (3) disseminate specified information and resources.

With the goal of positioning ourselves as a national resource on teacher effectiveness research, we have partnered with four school districts on the east coast to conduct rigorous research, develop tools, and share best practices and lessons learned in teacher evaluation and professional development.

additional tools, professional development and resources for teachers to address the needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities and English language learners;

Using these four strategies, federal policy and programs can help state and local education agencies put excellent teachers in charge of student learning by implementing these transformative school models and accelerating development of the tools necessary to support them.

As a mark of the expected value of OER, a number of major philanthropic organizations, including the Hewlett Foundation, Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC), and the CK - 12 Foundation, are investing in the creation and development of OER content and OER curation tools; and the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has a project, called the Learning Registry, which helps make OER content easier for teachers to find.

Tools for Conquering the Common Core, from Silver Strong & Associates, wins a prestigious 2016 Learning Magazine Teachers» Choice Award for Professional Development, earning high praise for its teacher - friendly approach to building core literacy skills — while keeping students engaged in meaningful learning... (Read the full article here)

States and districts will need to recruit, prepare, and retain talented teachers and principals and support them with high - quality professional development, curriculum and instructional materials aligned with standards, and the tools to support data - based decisions.

Additionally, Rios says access to DreamBox's embedded professional development tool provides powerful and unexpected personalized learning opportunities for FSHISD teachers.