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How to Integrate Micro Professional Development into Staff Meetings
By Andrew Hawk Has there ever been a more publicized love-hate relationship than the one that exists between teachers and professional development? On the one hand, teachers are often lifelong learners who enjoy acquiring new knowledge. On the other hand, … Continue reading
Personalize Your Summer Professional Learning
If you have professional learning on your mind this summer, we’ve compiled a bunch of Free Spirit resources in one place. Start your journey at freespirit.com/SummerPD. Grab your game board. This board will help you keep track of your progress! … Continue reading
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The 6 Characteristics of High-Quality Professional Development and Learning: Part 2
By Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., author of Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Part of our Cash in on Learning series by Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. Click to read other Cash in on Learning posts. Note: … Continue reading
The 6 Characteristics of High-Quality Professional Development and Learning: Part 1
By Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., author of Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Part of our Cash in on Learning series by Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. Click to read other Cash in on Learning posts. We’ve … Continue reading
Teaching at a New School: Advice for Learning the School’s Culture
By Otis Kriegel, author of Everything a New Elementary School Teacher REALLY Needs to Know (But Didn’t Learn in College). This post was originally published on August 22, 2013. In my career, I have taught at five different schools. It’s … Continue reading