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2013 GR 6 Danielson Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
2013 GR K Danielson Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allow educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
2013 GR 1 Danielson Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allow educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
2013 GR 2 Danielson Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
2013 GR 3 Danielson Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
2013 GR 4 ELA/Reading Danielson Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
2013 GR 4 Mathematics Danielson Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
2013 GR 4 Science Danielson Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
2013 GR 7 Danielson Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
2013 HS Social Studies Danielson Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allow educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course introduces practical applications of learning science for the remote classroom.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership strategies for guiding teachers in analyzing student data and strengthening assessment practices. Participants examine ways to develop systems that provide meaningful evidence of student learning and growth.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on evaluating how physical space, resources, and organizational practices influence teaching and learning. Participants explore strategies for improving learning environments to support student and teacher success.
(4 PD Hrs.) Understanding the purposes, characteristics, benefits and processes of authentic assessment are necessary competencies for all early childhood professionals.
Authentic Assessment in Early Childhood Part 2: ISBE Components
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will introduce the three Portfolio Components required by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE): Utilizing a Research-Based Assessment.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Linda Lyman - This course will address principals' current leadership needs to understand the implications of educational neuroscience for learning and leading.
Building a Community of Writers in Grades K-6 Classroom
(3 PD Hrs.) by Taylar Wenzel, Center for the Collaborative Classroom
In this course, the presenter shares the "Elements of Effective Instruction Tool" and an overview of the "Writing Workshop".
(3 PD Hrs.) This course is designed to help educators understand the accountability requirements concerning chronic absenteeism, and will discuss resources and strategies to improve student attendance and engagement.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Jill Brown. Close Reading is a portion of the Text Complexity Model found in the Common Core State Standards. This course will define close reading, identify its components, and provide practice and resources for classroom implementation...
Collaborating with Families During Remote Instruction
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. The purpose of this course is to discuss opportunities for educators to collaborate with and support students and their families during times of remote instruction.
(3 PD Hrs.) The purpose of this course is to introduce educators to the process of conducting district assessment audits. District assessment audits help educators evaluate assessments and determine which assessments are necessary for essential...
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership strategies that promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Participants explore practices that support collaborative goal-setting, stakeholder engagement, and collective responsibility for...
(2 PD Hrs.) By Daniel Frederking - This course covers best practice in classroom assessment design, creation, and modification of assessments while exploring three phases: Planning for the assessment, designing the assessment, and post-assessment.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course explores leadership practices that foster innovation and organizational learning. Participants examine strategies for building systems that support creativity, new ideas, and continuous improvement.
Creating Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Plans in PreSchool Setting
(3PD Hrs.) This introductory course will provide teachers with the foundational information needed to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for preschool children.
(4 PD Hrs.) The purpose of this course is to introduce educators to the process of designing quality classroom assessments. Guidelines for designing selected response, written response, performance assessment, and personal communication methods will be...
(5 PD Hrs.) This online course will guide participants to recognize and identify signs of dyslexia, interpret and analyze research as well as tips and tricks for best practices.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership strategies for establishing clear expectations and measurable goals. Participants explore systems that support accountability, monitoring, and continuous organizational improvement.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that ensure coherence among curriculum, instruction, and learning goals. Participants explore strategies for strengthening alignment and communicating curriculum expectations across the school...
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores the role of reflection in leadership development and continuous improvement. Participants assess their leadership practices and examine strategies for fostering reflective growth within themselves and across their school...
(2 PD Hrs.) Feedback is an objective and targeted description of a student or teacher’s work intended to guide future work. The presenter will describe effective, high-quality feedback and will summarize the purpose of giving feedback and its impact...
(2 PD Hrs.) This course explores the role of data-driven decision-making in school leadership and continuous improvement. Participants examine strategies for collecting, analyzing, and using data to guide instructional practices, inform school-wide...
(3 PD Hrs.) By Laura Beltchenko. The National Council on Measurement in Education, American Federation of Teachers, and National Education Association collaboratively developed the Standards for Teacher Competence in Educational Assessment of Students.
Leading Teaching and Learning - Student Engagement
(2 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course supports school leaders' development of stronger evaluation skills in recognizing intellectual student engagement in the classroom.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Effective Classroom Discussions
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and evaluate effective classroom discussions and discussion techniques used to facilitate a collaborative classroom culture.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Facilitating Outcome-Based Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course will strengthen a school leader’s ability to facilitate conversations with staff in order to nurture professional growth.
Leading Teaching and Learning: High-Quality Questioning
(4 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and evaluate effective questions and questioning techniques designed to deepen student thinking and learning.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Highly-Effective Instruction
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course supports school leaders’ understanding and recognition of the instructional shifts present in highly effective classrooms.
Classroom Voices is a video series which covers the Illinois Learning Standards and their best practices implementation into the classroom. All videos related to ELA standards will be presented in this course for viewing.
Classroom Voices is a video series which covers the Illinois Learning Standards and their best practices implementation into the classroom. All videos related to mathematics standards will be presented in this course for viewing.
Classroom Voices is a video series which covers the Illinois Learning Standards and their best practices implementation into the classroom. All videos related to the Next Generation Science Standards will be presented in this course for viewing.
Classroom Voices is a video series which covers the Illinois Learning Standards and their best practices implementation into the classroom. All videos related to the social studies standards will be presented in this course for viewing.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on leadership strategies for guiding organizations through change and uncertainty. Participants examine ways to develop a shared vision, build stakeholder acceptance, and strengthen organizational capacity to support...
(3 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. The purpose of measuring student’s academic growth is to immediately inform the instructional process in order to increase student learning and close achievement gaps.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines leadership practices that ensure alignment among curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Participants explore systems and strategies that support meeting the diverse academic needs of all students.
Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy - Coaching Tools
(2 PD Hrs.) By Martha Morris, College Board. This course describes the Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy Coach Tools, how to access them, and how to use them to support students.
Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy - Introduction
(2 PD Hrs.) By Martha Morris, College Board. This course explains how educators can use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy to support students as they build their college and career readiness skills.
(3Hrs) From Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education. Opioid abuse and deaths among youth have sky-rocketed. States and school districts are including drug prevention awareness within the K-12 curriculum.
This informational service has been created for paraprofessionals. The intent of this ELN service is to be used as a resource, not as a strict set of “rules” that must be followed.
(5 PD Hrs.) By Adam Geisen and Mike Wielgus, Triad CUSD #2. This course guides the participant in creating a personalized professional development planning model driven by an analysis of available data and the interests/needs of the professional staff.
PLC's Part I - Laying the Foundation for Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course provides an overview of the foundations of Professional Learning Communities. Participants can examine the current realities of their school/district in order to assess their readiness to implement or improve PLC...
PLC's Part II - Building the Structure to Support Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course is designed with the principal in mind. It is intended to help the principal or other school leaders to assess the current culture and work of teams, and provide tools and procedures to move forward with PLC...
(2 PD Hrs.) Participants in this course will examine, identify and analyze the roles and responsibilities of an effective paraprofessional and will utilize instructional strategies and assess behavioral strategies and/or activities that provide support...
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the leadership role of collaboration in strengthening instructional practice. Participants explore leadership strategies that foster collaborative teaching, professional learning communities, and shared instructional...
(4 PD Hrs.) This course explores the key components of effective instructional practice and the role leadership plays in supporting it. Participants examine strategies for guiding and strengthening instructional quality across the school.
(3 PD Hrs.) This course focuses on strategies for identifying, recruiting, and selecting high-quality educators. Participants explore research-based hiring practices and collaborative processes that support building strong school teams.
(4 PD Hrs.) By Judy Brunner - This course shares the origin, procedures, benefits, and emphasis of restorative practices using counseling circles. Participants will be able to differentiate between traditional and restorative discipline practices.
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will demonstrate the use of restorative circles with a student government organization and a cheerleading team as both groups set goals and work through problems and conflict resolution.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Joan Rhodes, UVC. This course discusses roadblocks in the workplace and identifies strategies for overcoming those roadblocks. In addition, this course also provides strategies for dealing with difficult people in the workplace.
(4 PD Hrs.) This course explores the role of reflection in leadership development and continuous improvement. Participants assess their leadership practices and examine strategies for fostering reflective growth within themselves and across their school...
(3 PD Hrs.) By Deb Greaney. This course provides a definition, benefits, and an overview of the SLO process, and the role an SLO can play as part of a teacher evaluation framework.
Study Skills Integrated & Aligned to Learning Styles
(2 PD Hrs.) Participants in this course will compare and contrast study skills for the three common learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners); produce and integrate these strategies/activities that are best for each type of learner.
(6 PD Hrs.) Dr. Tammy Milby, Virginia Commonwealth University. This course will cover four sections: 1) Engagement 2) Questioning 3) Learning Formats 4) Feedback and will provide educators with practical classroom instructional strategies, tools, and...
(4 PD Hrs.) Dr. Loraine Stewart. This course introduces the participant to techniques that help with personal organization of schedules, setting of priorities, and carrying out goals related to teaching.
Transforming Lessons and Learning Through Technology Integration
(3 PD Hrs.) By Aida Awad. This course will guide classroom educators as they journey along a pathway toward implementing SAMR levels and 21st Century Skills into an instructional technology integrated lesson.
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Loraine Stewart, Virginia Commonwealth University. This course will cover three sections: 1) Motivating From the Inside Out, 2) Overcoming the Myths of Motivation, 3) Motivating Classroom; and will provide educators with practical...