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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). It was always referred to like this, so who was I to argue. A dynamic mash-up of workshops and coaching definitely falls into the sweet spot.

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5 Ways to Create a Culture of Inquiry in Your Classroom Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Teachers describe her workshops as meaningful and engaging as she models quality instructional methods that can be used in the classroom tomorrow. She applies her deep understanding of pedagogy in workshops such as Questioning, Gradual Release of Responsibility, Student Engagement, Feedback, and more.

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How to Turn Ideas Into Action (with a Free Download)

The CoolCatTeacher

My favorite is when teachers finish a workshop using the canvas, look at me and ask, “So I just got PD credit for working on my own idea?” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. ” Yes.

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6 Tips to Close Out the School Year in Google Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

As a skillful facilitator, Google Certified Innovator, and Google Certified Trainer, Kasey has led a variety of digital learning workshops across the globe and helped thousands of educators to transform their classrooms! Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a sponsored podcast episode.

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3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

A Principal's Reflections

During workshops and coaching sessions, I am always asked what advice I have to help teachers and administrators make things as easy as possible while ensuring quality learning is taking place. I tend to refer to these as norms that everyone can get behind.

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Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

A Principal's Reflections

They have utilized me as a keynoter, coach (leadership and teaching), and workshop presenter. As I facilitate future workshops, I will add more tools to this list that align with other content areas. Please feel free to share your suggestions in the comments section below.

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Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It

The CoolCatTeacher

He has conducted workshops on teaching for faculty at more than a hundred colleges or high schools in the US and abroad, and consulted for the United Nations on the development of teaching materials in ethics and integrity. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” ” .

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