What will I learn this year?

What will I learn this year?

One of my favorite things about a new school year is the anticipation of what I’m going to learn this year. New students, new parents, and new colleagues all offer new opportunities for me to learn on the job. Here are my tips for learning as much as you can this...
Conferences as a form of Professional Development

Conferences as a form of Professional Development

In addition to local PD within your school district, consider attending a conference this school year. Conferences offer teachers and administrators the opportunity to network with other professionals, learn the latest and greatest in the field, become members of a...
Sign Me Up!

Sign Me Up!

When I’m shopping for a professional development opportunity, these are the things that encourage me to sign up!  Food Offering snacks or a meal is an incentive for me to sign up for face to face professional that takes place after a long school day. Food gives...
My Recent PD Experience

My Recent PD Experience

Last week, I attended part one of a four-part professional development series. One of the reasons I decided to attend this training is because it meets four times during the school year, which allows the participants time to implement the content and return to share...
5 Skills Students Need for Effective Online Research

5 Skills Students Need for Effective Online Research

Have you ever considered the skills necessary to effectively complete research online? You may think that because kids today are quick to learn how to use new technology that they already have the skills necessary to do online research. Take a look at these 5 skills...