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Using Feedback to Drive Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

The three-hour sessions were tailored by grade level and developed based on suggestions for growth based on the learning walks that were conducted. Feedback is a critical catalyst for professional learning and growth. Feedback is a powerful tool for driving professional learning.

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Model What You Preach: Pedagogy at the Heart of Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

I was still a high school principal and not a trained speaker and presenter. Thus, I basically just shared what my teachers and students were doing at New Milford High School (NJ) and the evidence that showed how our implementations of innovative ideas were improving student outcomes as well as teaching, learning, and leadership practices.

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5 reasons to use a literacy professional learning solution

eSchool News

I learned about Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Suite (LETRS) from my mentor principal at the state department, which works with schools like Central Elementary to establish the specific benchmarks that each Alabama school must reach. Now, our entire staff of 27 is working through the program.

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Rethinking Teacher Candidate Training with Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

The College of Education and Human Performance at the University of Central Florida strives to be at the forefront of innovation in teacher training and development. Learn more about the Beginning to Teach micro-credentials here and Educators Rising here.

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Micro-credentials and COVID-19: Supporting Professional Learning When Schools are Closed

Digital Promise

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, districts and educators have been tasked with shifting teaching and learning online, and many are seeking resources to support learning in this new environment. We recognize that while educators adapt to new realities, they remain dedicated to their students’ well-being and learning.

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Google, MIT RAISE launch no-cost AI training course for teachers

eSchool News

According to a recent report , the majority of teachers agree that the future of education will include AI, but most teachers do not feel confident using AI tools and 80 percent of teachers want AI-specific professional development resources. “Google wants to ensure every educator can take advantage of the opportunities created by AI.

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The Benefits of Teacher Autonomy for Professional Learning

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A recent edWebinar by edWeb featured a presentation from Princeton Public Schools in New Jersey about the benefits of teacher autonomy and professional learning. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ The Benefits of Teacher Autonomy (and a Therapy Dog) for Professional Learning.”