$5 - $10 Professional Development For Principals & Administrators (by date, oldest first)

Get all three of the Substitute Plans Cheat Sheet Pages for a discounted price with this bundle!

Writing sub plans doesn't have to be super stressful!

Make sure your guest teachers are prepared to take over your room by preplanning the institutional and procedural knowledge that you use every day to ensure a well-functioning classroom. 

While this isn't a substitute (pun intended!) for a daily plan, having this sheet can help to set your mind at ease knowing that whatever the day has in store, your guest teacher is prepared with the procedures and class information that they need to succeed!

The Procedures Page Includes space to describe:

• Announcements 
• Start of Class
• Attendance Procedures
• Bathroom Rules
• Phone/Tech Use
• Lunch Procedures
• Planning Period (and anything they need to know about that time!_
• What to do with students who finish early
• Dismissal Procedures
• Teacher Duty Station
• and two extra boxes to cater to your needs!

The Contact Page provides information on who to contact if they need

• Content Help
• Procedural Help
• Discipline Help
• Medical Help
• Student Guidance
• Translations and English Language Learner Support
• School Resource Officer
• Administration
• You (if you want!)
• as well as your classroom room number, class phone number, and how to pronounce your name (that way they are not scrambling in an emergency to figure out how to get someone to the room!)

The Accommodation Page has information regarding:

• Health and Medical Concerns
• English Language Learners
• Students with Exceptional Needs

Please remember your legal responsibilities when handling student accommodation data. This is to be used for things that the substitute would absolutely need to know in order to ensure the safety and education of your students.

Things that would be good to include are:

• Students with diabetes pumps or hearing aids that resemble phones
• Students who are unable to use screens due to a concussion
• Students who have to have water at their desk as per a 504
• Students who are allowed to use a translation device (electronic or paper) during class and assessments
• Students who need to leave the room to go to the nurse at a designated time
• Students who are on a behavior plan that directly impacts classroom management

This set also includes an example page with accommodations that would be important for the sub to know about.

This purchase is for a digital download of a bundle. Each product includes a zipped folder. You can unzip the folder using a variety of free resources, including what is built into the Windows Operating System. Inside the zipped folder are five different colors of the same file (pink, blue, purple, green, black and white)

Each page is a fillable pdf. This allows you to not only type once, print...but edit as needed without having to redo the entire sheet!

Are you an instructional coach, administrator, or teacher looking to master the art of writing successful grants? Whether you’re seeking to secure essential classroom supplies without spending your own money, or you want to lead a professional development (PD) session to empower others, this workshop is designed to meet your needs.

This comprehensive PD session will:

• Equip Teachers with Grant-Writing Skills: Learn how to craft compelling grant proposals that stand out and increase your chances of receiving funding for classroom materials, technology, and enrichment activities.
• Empower Administrators to Secure Funding: Discover strategies for writing effective grant applications to support school-wide initiatives, enhance educational programs, or upgrade resources without straining the school budget.
• Guide New and Veteran Teachers: Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting out, this workshop will provide you with actionable tools to create the classroom of your dreams—without relying on your own personal finances.

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand the key elements of a successful grant proposal.
• Learn how to identify and apply for various grant opportunities.
• Gain insights into how to effectively present a strong case for funding that aligns with your school or classroom goals.

This PD is ideal for anyone looking to unlock new funding opportunities and bring innovative ideas to life in their classrooms or schools. With a focus on practical strategies, this workshop will give you the confidence to navigate the world of grant writing and secure the resources you need for student success.

The topics and what is included:

• 35 pages of editable Canva Slides. 
• Grant Writing Websites
• Preparing to write a grant
• Success Story
• The Why
• Grant Proposal Steps
• Additional Tips
• Creative ways to teach with grants
• Pictures of real grant items being used in a classroom

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Are you an instructional coach or administrator seeking a fun and engaging professional development activity or icebreaker? This Deal or No Deal-themed session offers light-hearted, non-content-based questions that are perfect for fostering interaction and enjoyment

This professional development presentation includes the following: 

• Silly types of teacher-related questions based on the theme of Deal or No Deal. 
• Question Example: Your classroom is equipped with the latest tech and gadgets, but the Wi-Fi password is 32 characters long, and you have to re-enter it every morning. Deal or No Deal?
• Editable Canva Slides (You will need a Canva account)
• The option to have prizes for teachers. 
• “Deal or No Deal” Music is embedded into the slides.

Game Directions for Teachers:

As a group, please choose a basket or present to open when a deal is made. 

A question will be posed to your group and you will discuss as a group and answer deal or no deal.

If your group accepts the deal, you will give back the prize that you originally took and take the prize that is offered. You will not know what the prize is until you accept a deal or wait until the end of the show.

This professional development opportunity is engaging and set up to build relationships between teachers and teachers and administrators.  When teachers are engaged, the transfer of learning to the classroom happens. 

The Canva presentation is also fully editable, allowing you to customize it to meet your teachers’ specific needs.

Engaging teachers during professional development is crucial for several reasons:

1. Improves Effectiveness: Engaged teachers are more likely to absorb and implement new strategies, techniques, and information presented during professional development. This leads to more effective teaching practices and better student outcomes.
2. Promotes Active Learning: Engagement fosters active participation, discussion, and collaboration among teachers. This active learning approach helps in retaining information and applying it in real classroom settings.
3. Encourages Reflective Practice: When teachers are engaged, they are more likely to reflect on their own practices, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary adjustments. Reflective practice is essential for continuous professional growth.
4. Increases Motivation and Morale: Engaging professional development can reignite teachers' passion for teaching, making them feel valued and supported. This boosts their motivation and morale, which positively impacts their performance and job satisfaction.
5. Facilitates Collaboration: Engaged teachers are more likely to collaborate with their peers, share best practices, and support each other. This collaborative culture enhances the overall learning environment and promotes a sense of community within the school.
6. Addresses Diverse Needs: Engaging professional development can be tailored to address the diverse needs and interests of teachers, making it more relevant and meaningful. This personalized approach ensures that all teachers benefit from the training.
7. Promotes Innovation: When teachers are engaged, they are more open to exploring new ideas and innovative teaching methods. This willingness to innovate can lead to the adoption of more effective instructional practices and improved student learning experiences.
8. Builds Capacity: Engaged professional development helps build the capacity of teachers to handle various challenges in the classroom. It equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to address diverse student needs and create a positive learning environment.
9. Ensures Sustainability: Sustainable change in teaching practices requires ongoing engagement and reinforcement. Engaged teachers are more likely to continue implementing new strategies and approaches long after the professional development sessions have ended.

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Are you an instructional coach or school administrator looking for an engaging editable professional development (PD) session focused on improving math scores? This comprehensive PD covers essential strategies for successfully implementing guided math in your classrooms. You'll learn the reasoning behind guided math, how to effectively use data to inform instruction, different grouping strategies, what guided math looks like in practice, and a wealth of tips for teachers to implement this best practice effectively.

This professional development presentation includes the following key components:

• Canva Template: Editable Presentation to tailor to the needs of your teachers.
• Fun Teacher Icebreaker inspired by the Abbott Elementary show to set a positive tone and foster engagement.
• The Importance of Guided Math: Explore why guided math is a powerful instructional approach for differentiating learning and improving student outcomes.
• Data-Driven Instruction: Learn how to use student data to make informed decisions that enhance instruction and student progress.
• Forming Groups with Data: A practical example of using MAP Assessment data to create effective small groups tailored to student needs.
• Visuals of Guided Math in Action: Photos showcasing different classroom setups and how guided math stations can be organized.
• Video Demonstration: Watch an example lesson of guided math in action, offering a clear picture of how it can be implemented in real-time.
• Tips for Successful Implementation: Gain actionable tips and strategies for seamlessly integrating guided math into your teaching practices and overcoming common challenges.

This Editable PD is designed to be interactive, informative, and ready to inspire your educators to take their math instruction to the next level!

Engaging teachers during professional development is crucial for several reasons:

1. Improves Effectiveness: Engaged teachers are more likely to absorb and implement new strategies, techniques, and information presented during professional development. This leads to more effective teaching practices and better student outcomes.
2. Promotes Active Learning: Engagement fosters active participation, discussion, and collaboration among teachers. This active learning approach helps in retaining information and applying it in real classroom settings.
3. Encourages Reflective Practice: When teachers are engaged, they are more likely to reflect on their own practices, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary adjustments. Reflective practice is essential for continuous professional growth.
4. Increases Motivation and Morale: Engaging professional development can reignite teachers' passion for teaching, making them feel valued and supported. This boosts their motivation and morale, which positively impacts their performance and job satisfaction.
5. Facilitates Collaboration: Engaged teachers are more likely to collaborate with their peers, share best practices, and support each other. This collaborative culture enhances the overall learning environment and promotes a sense of community within the school.
6. Addresses Diverse Needs: Engaging professional development can be tailored to address the diverse needs and interests of teachers, making it more relevant and meaningful. This personalized approach ensures that all teachers benefit from the training.
7. Promotes Innovation: When teachers are engaged, they are more open to exploring new ideas and innovative teaching methods. This willingness to innovate can lead to the adoption of more effective instructional practices and improved student learning experiences.
8. Builds Capacity: Engaged professional development helps build the capacity of teachers to handle various challenges in the classroom. It equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to address diverse student needs and create a positive learning environment.
9. Ensures Sustainability: Sustainable change in teaching practices requires ongoing engagement and reinforcement. Engaged teachers are more likely to continue implementing new strategies and approaches long after the professional development sessions have ended.

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Professional Development: Addressing Behavior Issues
Are you ready to energize your next professional development session? Transform the traditional PD into an interactive and unforgettable experience with a Survivor-themed twist! This unique approach engages teachers in challenges that mirror real-life classroom scenarios, promoting collaboration, teamwork, and strategic thinking around behavior management.

Behavior Management PD / Pedagogy
The session kicks off by organizing teachers into “tribes,” where they collaborate from the start by creating a tribe name. Once in their groups, they’ll be presented with behavior management scenarios—common classroom challenges that need immediate attention. Within their tribes, teachers will discuss and develop strategies to de-escalate or address these issues effectively. Each tribe will select a representative to share their group’s approach with the other teams.

Over the course of the PD, teachers will engage in four additional scenario discussions, each designed to encourage collaboration and learning from one another’s experiences. By the end of the challenges, tribes will vote for the individual in their group who contributed the most creative or effective strategies. Winners from each tribe will receive a prize, adding a fun and competitive element to the session.
The Survivor theme is enhanced throughout the PD with integrated background music that plays automatically via embedded YouTube links on the slides, adding to the immersive experience.

Customizable Focus
The content of the professional development can be tailored to fit the specific needs of your staff. Whether you want to focus on behavior management or incorporate subject-specific strategies for math, reading, or any other core skill, the PD can be adjusted to align with your goals.

Editable Presentation
This professional development presentation is fully editable in Canva, allowing you to adapt it to the unique needs of your school or district. The presentation can also be easily downloaded as a PowerPoint or Google Slides file. To download, simply click the "Share" button in Canva, then select "Download." From the download options, choose the file type that best suits your needs.
Turn your next PD into a high-energy, engaging experience that leaves teachers equipped with practical behavior management strategies they can immediately implement in the classroom!

The topics and what is included:

• 17 Editable Canva Slides 

• Embedded Survivor Theme Music 

• Images reminiscent of Survivor

• Transformative Professional Development 

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Are you an instructional coach or school administrator seeking an engaging and impactful professional development (PD) session focused on enhancing the use of partner talk in your classroom? This comprehensive Editable PD session offers essential strategies to foster a positive, collaborative learning environment through effective partner discussions.

The professional development presentation includes the following key components:

1. Thought-Provoking Icebreaker: Kick off the session with an interactive icebreaker that introduces participants to a partner talk strategy in action, setting the stage for the rest of the PD.
2. Building a Positive Learning Environment: Explore practical techniques for cultivating a classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable engaging in partner talk, emphasizing trust, respect, and open communication.
3. Modeling Effective Partner Talk: Demonstrate best practices for facilitating meaningful partner discussions, providing educators with a clear example of how to guide and structure student conversations for maximum impact.
4. Creative Approaches to Partner Talk: Discover a variety of innovative ideas and formats for conducting partner talk, from structured discussions to more spontaneous interactions, ensuring engagement across different learning styles and subjects.
5. Problem-Solving Tips: Equip educators with strategies to overcome common challenges that may arise during partner talk sessions, such as unequal participation, off-topic conversations, or time management issues.
6. Addressing Potential Challenges: Identify and troubleshoot the obstacles teachers might encounter when implementing partner talk in the classroom, and explore strategies for adapting to different student needs and classroom dynamics.
7. Additional Partner Talk Strategies: Provide a toolkit of extra ideas and alternative strategies for partner talk, empowering teachers to customize and differentiate their approach based on the specific needs of their students.
8. Editable: Edit the Canva Template based on teachers' needs and add slides to the presentation.

This PD session ensures that educators leave with a deeper understanding of how to effectively incorporate partner talk into their instructional practices, enhancing student collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Engaging teachers during professional development is crucial for several reasons:

1. Improves Effectiveness: Engaged teachers are more likely to absorb and implement new strategies, techniques, and information presented during professional development. This leads to more effective teaching practices and better student outcomes.
2. Promotes Active Learning: Engagement fosters active participation, discussion, and collaboration among teachers. This active learning approach helps in retaining information and applying it in real classroom settings.
3. Encourages Reflective Practice: When teachers are engaged, they are more likely to reflect on their own practices, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary adjustments. Reflective practice is essential for continuous professional growth.
4. Increases Motivation and Morale: Engaging professional development can reignite teachers' passion for teaching, making them feel valued and supported. This boosts their motivation and morale, which positively impacts their performance and job satisfaction.
5. Facilitates Collaboration: Engaged teachers are more likely to collaborate with their peers, share best practices, and support each other. This collaborative culture enhances the overall learning environment and promotes a sense of community within the school.
6. Addresses Diverse Needs: Engaging professional development can be tailored to address the diverse needs and interests of teachers, making it more relevant and meaningful. This personalized approach ensures that all teachers benefit from the training.
7. Promotes Innovation: When teachers are engaged, they are more open to exploring new ideas and innovative teaching methods. This willingness to innovate can lead to the adoption of more effective instructional practices and improved student learning experiences.
8. Builds Capacity: Engaged professional development helps build the capacity of teachers to handle various challenges in the classroom. It equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to address diverse student needs and create a positive learning environment.
9. Ensures Sustainability: Sustainable change in teaching practices requires ongoing engagement and reinforcement. Engaged teachers are more likely to continue implementing new strategies and approaches long after the professional development sessions have ended.

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Are you an instructional coach or administrator at an elementary school or a professor teaching an education course that is seeking effective strategies to teach the gradual release of responsibility?

Unlock the Magic of PD!

This professional development presentation includes the following: 

• Deal/No Deal Icebreaker
• Gradual Release Phases
• Examples of Gradual Release
• Focused Instruction- I Do It
• We Do It
• You Do It Together
• You Do It Alone
• 27 Editable Canva Slides

This professional development opportunity is engaging for teachers.  When teachers are engaged, the transfer of learning to the classroom happens.

Additionally, the Canva presentation is fully editable, allowing you to customize it to meet your teachers’ specific needs.

Engaging teachers during professional development is crucial for several reasons:

1. Improves Effectiveness: Engaged teachers are more likely to absorb and implement new strategies, techniques, and information presented during professional development. This leads to more effective teaching practices and better student outcomes.
2. Promotes Active Learning: Engagement fosters active participation, discussion, and collaboration among teachers. This active learning approach helps in retaining information and applying it in real classroom settings.
3. Encourages Reflective Practice: When teachers are engaged, they are more likely to reflect on their own practices, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary adjustments. Reflective practice is essential for continuous professional growth.
4. Increases Motivation and Morale: Engaging professional development can reignite teachers' passion for teaching, making them feel valued and supported. This boosts their motivation and morale, which positively impacts their performance and job satisfaction.
5. Facilitates Collaboration: Engaged teachers are more likely to collaborate with their peers, share best practices, and support each other. This collaborative culture enhances the overall learning environment and promotes a sense of community within the school.
6. Addresses Diverse Needs: Engaging professional development can be tailored to address the diverse needs and interests of teachers, making it more relevant and meaningful. This personalized approach ensures that all teachers benefit from the training.
7. Promotes Innovation: When teachers are engaged, they are more open to exploring new ideas and innovative teaching methods. This willingness to innovate can lead to the adoption of more effective instructional practices and improved student learning experiences.
8. Builds Capacity: Engaged professional development helps build the capacity of teachers to handle various challenges in the classroom. It equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to address diverse student needs and create a positive learning environment.
9. Ensures Sustainability: Sustainable change in teaching practices requires ongoing engagement and reinforcement. Engaged teachers are more likely to continue implementing new strategies and approaches long after the professional development sessions have ended.

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