Professional development has always come in all shapes and sizes. From large formal conferences with thousands of attendees, to small book studies, there is PD to match the needs of every educator. Recently, the way educators are accessing professional development looks different.
Indiana teachers work tirelessly to spark students’ imagination and empower them as learners, all while wearing the weight of a 1,000 hats. However, many of our projects and activities that worked pre-COVID are a no-go now due to social distancing, students being fully virtual, or having an endless combination of in-person, remote, and quarantined students.
School Librarian. School Library Educator. Library Media Specialist. Whatever we are called, we are in a unique position when it comes to collaboration.
What is a “trauma-informed school?” And how do you build one from the ground up?
As much as we long for a smooth path, change typically comes with bumps, roadblocks, and detours. Join Trudi Wolfe as she explores how her school handled these obstacles as they work to become a trauma-informed school.
PLCs and data are staples in K-12 education. How about in early childhood learning? Kristin Parisi walks through the process her school used to implement this approach.
Literacy bridges every focus area of education together. It is woven into every aspect of learning and sets the foundation for the rest of a student’s educational journey and beyond.
How do you create assessments which still involve learning? Take a look at what happens when math meets art!
School counselors have unique professional development needs – academic, mental health, college & career prep. Angie has rounded up numerous resources – webinars to conferences to websites – for you to fill your cup!
We know foundational skills are critical to early reading. But what are the next steps we need to help readers take to become lifelong readers? The LitGals explore this question.