Staff Professional Development Professional Development (by date, oldest first)

This training is designed for AVID Coordinators! These Google Slides can be used for a staff training or a district training. The focus of the professional development is on Costa's Level of Thinking and the importance of teachers using inquiry in their classooms. This training can be done with you direct teaching OR you can provide a link to the training for teachers to complete independently and on their own time. All links are already embedded in the slides to make this an easy no prep ready to go training for you!

What's Included:

• 26 slides with:

- embedded links

- videos

- a quiz with answers and explanations

- note taking

- questioning examples by subject

- activities/strategies

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Introducing these hilarious & light-hearted Funny Teacher/Staff Award Certificates. This pack is a must have for anyone looking to add some fun and laughter to their end of year celebrations or staff appreciation events. With a total of 48 different awards, this pack has something for everyone, from teachers and principals to coaches and secretaries. Show your appreciation in a memorable and light-hearted way with these certificates that celebrate the quirks and talents of your amazing staff. Get ready for a day of laughter and applause as you hand out these unforgettable awards. Download, print and add the perfect finishing touch by laminating these hilarious award certificates.

Recognize the tech-savvy genius with The Tech Troubleshooter award, honoring the staff member who can effortlessly navigate the digital world and solve any technological hiccup that comes their way. Present The Snack Master/Mistress Award to the staff member who always keeps their desk stocked with delectable treats. Celebrate the staff member who seems to have an unending reservoir of energy with The Energizer Bunny Award. The Grammar Guru certificate is the perfect recognition for the staff member who has an eagle eye for grammar. With 48 unique and funny awards like these, the Funny Teacher/Staff Award Certificate Pack is sure to bring laughter and joy to your school or workplace.

*Team Player Award & Best Attendance Award recently added!*

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This powerpoint can be used anywhere to teach how to use music in the classroom with ELL students. It gives benefits, ideas, and many recourses online.

This guide was created for parents/guardians, general education teachers, and providers that may work with a child who is hard of hearing or Deaf.

This document covers the following:

• what hearing loss is
• wearing hearing aids and cochlear implants - users can wear one hearing aid and one cochlear implant, one hearing aid, etc.
• what hearing aids and cochlear implants are and how this relates with the outer ear, ear canal, and eardrum. This product also explains what the cochlear and auditory nerve are.
• This product review the three main parts of hearing aids - microphone, amplifier, and speaker.
• What hearing aids are and what they are not will be reviewed in this product as well.
• The parts of a hearing aid and the parts of a cochlear implant are reviewed.
• The differences between a cochlear implant and a hear aid are reviewed.
• Sound fields and FM systems (frequency modulated system) are reviewed.
• Hearing tests and who sees someone for a hearing test.
• The decibel scale is reviewed.
• The importance of protecting your ears.

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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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Do you need grant writing tips to increase academic achievement?  Grant writing tips for teachers are necessary to gain the resources that students need, and grant writing tips will increase learning in the classroom. The ebook will introduce teachers and administrators to various proposal ideas and how to be successful within the grant process. 

The information in this Ebook includes:

*Where to Start

*Local Organizations

*Grants for Classrooms

*What Do You Need?

*DonorsChoose Tips

*Mistakes

*Relationships

*Grant Ideas to use with Flexible Seating Classrooms

*Grant ideas to use with Transforming Classrooms

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The Flexible Seating Research E-Book has the following:

1. 9 pages of rich, researched-based content.
2. 13 pages total.
3. The book can be read online or printed.
4. Do not wait to buy to increase engagement, increase academic achievement, and to stop spending your own money on school supplies. 

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This resource bundle is designed specifically for teaching education courses at the college level. It includes editable Google Slides and Canva templates, allowing you to tailor the materials to the specific needs of your courses within the College of Education. These versatile slides can be seamlessly integrated into your existing curriculum, serving as an engaging and motivational tool for future educators.

The resources are thoughtfully created to:

• Enhance engagement: The visually appealing slides, videos, icebreakers and templates help capture students' attention and facilitate active participation.
• Support instructional flexibility: With fully editable content, you can adapt the slides to suit various topics, learning objectives, and instructional methods.
• Promote critical thinking: The materials are designed to challenge future educators to think deeply about teaching practices, strategies, and pedagogical theories.
• Develop practical teaching skills: The templates include real-world scenarios, case studies, and reflective activities that prepare students for the classroom.
• Foster collaboration: The slides encourage peer discussion and group work, helping students learn from one another’s experiences and insights.

This bundle is a valuable tool for molding the next generation of exceptional teachers by providing interactive and thought-provoking content that aligns with the goals of teacher education program

Please e-mail me with any questions or concerns @ heather.schrage@gmail.com