Professional Development
Learning Port
Across states, national organizations and technical assistance investments, an extensive amount of professional development material is available. This library of over 700 professional development resources provides local educators with easy access to an array of resources that can be used or customized to meet their needs.Learning Environment Resources
Toolkit for Implementing the School Improvement Grant (SIG) - Transformation Model (CII)
This document is intended for use after the LEA has determined that the Transformation Model is the best fit for the school. The purposes of this document are to:
• outline action items involved in implementing the School Improvement Grant (SIG) Transformation Model and
• provide tools and resources to help districts and school implement the Transformation Model.
Professional Learning for Culturally Responsive Teaching from NCCRESt
Understanding the need to explore
personal and professional identities as
well as the necessity of responding to
the strengths and needs that students
from all cultural backgrounds bring
to classrooms, The Equity Alliance at
ASU has generated a set of principles
to guide culturally responsive professional
learning. The principles were
influenced by research from the Center
for Research on Education, Diversity,
and Excellence (CREDE), the research
of McLaughlin and Talbert (2006) with
teacher learning communities around
the.....
How the EBIS/RTI Process Works in Secondary Schools
This document developed by the Tigard-Tualatin School District in Tigard, OR includes information on EBIS (Effective Behavior and Instructional Support) as a structured, systematic process (1) to review school-wide behavior and academic data in order to evaluate the effectiveness of core programs, (2) to screen and identify students needing additional academic and/or behavior support, and (3) to plan, implement, and modify interventions for these students. The document can be downloaded below, or you can click here for more information.
Turnaround Competencies for Teachers and Leaders and Toolkits for Selecting Turnaround Leaders and Teachers
School turnaround is possible, but it takes a concerted effort with daring leadership at the helm and persistent, achievement-oriented collaboration among staff. For turnaround efforts to succeed, nothing is more important than making sure that the leaders and teachers who are selected for these challenging roles have the capacity and the will to make a turnaround happen.
The four resources in the Competencies for Turnaround Success Series are designed to help district officials identify and hire the right leaders and teachers for this.....
Successful School Turnarounds Seven Steps For District Leaders
Turnarounds are one of the only proven strategies for quickly achieving success in very low-performing organizations. But they can be difficult and controversial. School board members and district leaders who commit to this strategy must prioritize student learning needs over custom, routine, and established relationships. They must view turnarounds not as a one-time solution but part of a sustained effort. This Issue Brief outlines successful strategies for turnarounds as well as listing qualities of a "turnaround principal."
Effective Classroom Management: Teacher Preparation and Professional Development
The first link takes you to effective classroom management/behavior resources from the National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality. The PDF file, "Effective Classroom Management" issue paper discusses the importance of teacher preparation and ongoing professional development relative to classroom management. It provides a tool that outlines effective classroom management strategies, highlighting the specific content and level of training that should be addressed in preservice teacher preparation. It also presents research and.....
Bridges4kids - HelpIng Students Transition to Adult Life
Bridges4kids is a non-profit organization providing a comprehensive system of information and referral for parents and professionals seeking help for children from birth through transition to adult life.
Social and Emotional Training as Part of Dropout Prevention
Social and Emotional Training as Part of Dropout Prevention
Watch this expert interview with Dr. Russell W. Rumberger to learn about the importance of supporting students' social-emotional development. Dr. Rumberger provides an overview of the different main approaches for supporting students. (4:45 min)
Improving Classroom Behavior and Social Skills
Improving Classroom Behavior and Social Skills
Watch this multimedia overview to learn about the importance of social and emotional skills training for at-risk students and the kinds of interventions that may improve students' behavior and social skills. (5:50 min)
Dropout Prevention: Keeping Students in School
Dropout Prevention: Keeping Students in School
Use this multimedia overview to learn about practices for Dropout Prevention. Through diagnosis of the problem, providing targeted interventions, and establishing schoolwide programs, schools can create research-based and practical solutions to keep students in school, reduce dropout rates, and recover students who left school. (7:15 min)
