School-based PD

Teacher Research Is Key To Making Adequate Yearly Progress

droberts — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:08:00 GMT

As a Teacher Action Researcher and Teacher Research Coach, I always find it invaluable to work with like-minded individuals on relevant goals. Teacher Research gives you confidence in your pedagogy and the immediate feedback you receive from your colleagues...(read more)

Building A Community With Teacher Researchers

droberts — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:28:00 GMT

“You didn’t think we could do this, did you?” said Marta. She was standing there looking up at me as a video of her research project on cooperative grouping was playing in the background. Marta is a special education teacher with a lot of experience....(read more)

The Perfect Shell

droberts — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:16:00 GMT

Clearwater Beach is a wonderful piece of paradise tucked away on the West coast of Florida. Once you pass the tree line, the beach is literally covered in sea shells. We went on a road trip to Clearwater a few weeks ago. The beach was my daughter Danielle’s...(read more)

Glam God

droberts — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:06:00 GMT

Vivica A. Fox hosts the reality show, Glam God on VH1. I never knew how creative a stylist had to be in order to keep famous and nearly famous off of the “worst dressed” list. Key to a stylist’s success on the show is the ability to quickly assess the...(read more)

Picture This

droberts — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:31:00 GMT

Picture a school where the environment sets the stage for professional learning. A place where the faculty has considered data addressing student as well as teacher needs. This school is not perfect, yet can legitimately be called a professional learning...(read more)

Shake It Up

droberts — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:43:00 GMT

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8416a242f40fb7d7f338 This video is showcased on Teacher Tube. What are the implications for how we teach? What are the implications for teaching in silos? How can this be applied to your professional development...(read more)

Do You Smell Bacon?

droberts — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:04:00 GMT

When I was little, my sister and I would spend summers at my grandparents' small farm in North Carolina. I helped tend the livestock before sunrise, and Nana would have chores that took up the rest of the morning. The one thing that was constant was Nana's...(read more)

Lipstick on a Pig

droberts — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:05:00 GMT

The buzz for the last 15 years has been that professional learning communities will increase teacher effectiveness in the classroom. Are professional learning communities just “sharing ignorance”? What do teachers share in these types of communities?...(read more)

Work In Transition: Ending Teacher Cliques

droberts — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:31:00 GMT

In the previous post, we introduced how teacher cliques can be deeply entrenched in schools. What are some things that you can do to get buy-in from the majority of your staff for implementing your professional development plan? First, acknowledge that...(read more)

Ending Teacher Cliques

droberts — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:55:00 GMT

Oh, the tension we create when we function in cliques. Usually teacher cliques separate themselves by age and subject matter, and sometimes the entire faculty acts as a clique. Admit it, teacher cliques are an adult’s version of a safety blanket. You...(read more)

Change Your Mind, Change Your Workplace

droberts — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:06:00 GMT

What's happiness got to do with teacher retention and loyalty? Everything. According to Martin Seligman, founder of Positive Psychology, positive feelings enable employees to be open to new ideas and tackle challenging problems. Moreover, in a business...(read more)

Webinar Series - What's Next, Following Up?

droberts — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:22:00 GMT

What's Next, Following Up? explores what happens after the training is over. Join us as we discuss strategies that support transfer of knowledge to student practice. Share your successes and challenges. Let your voices be heard! Login on Monday, April...(read more)

Webinar Series - If Not A Workshop, Then What?

droberts — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:02:00 GMT

Our district is moving away from isolated, "sit and get" workshops to more meaningful forms of professional learning. Join our panel of professional developers, teachers, curriculum specialists, instructional technologists, and library media specialists...(read more)

Capturing Time: Directed purpose from Flanagan HS PD Plan

droberts — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:01:00 GMT

Another instrument from the 2007-2008 Planning and Implementing School-based Professional Development comes from Flanagan High School's PD Team. Randy O'Dowd, Kathleen Cappy, Sheila Lablanc, Judy Muth, and Principal Sharon Shaulis, revised their plan...(read more)

Capturing Time: A View from the Cypress Bay PD Plan

droberts — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:34:00 GMT

As a result of working together during 2007-2008 Planning and Implementing School-based Professional Development training, the PD Team at Cypress Bay High School (Marianela Estripeaut, Kelly Grady, Tammie Gonzalez, and Assistant Principal Priscilla Ribiero)...(read more)