professional development Archives

Redesigning education for post-pandemic success

January 5, 2022 by Martha and Dustin Jez, Co-Founders, Fair Chance Learning

Here are three keys to effective digital transformation in schools and classrooms

COVID-19 arguably produced the biggest shift in education since the invention of the printing press. Nearly overnight, teaching and learning moved from classrooms to online environments. School systems…

Teacher Professional Development

3 tips for maximizing the impact of professional learning

December 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by Cory Camp, Director of Professional Learning, Sibme

Using professional learning as an opportunity to evolve enables educators to grow and positively impacts the lives of students, the school, and the district community

It’s one thing to attend a professional development (PD) or instructional coaching session—but taking what you’ve learned and putting it into action is another. Most often, it’s the…

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Vernier Software & Technology Names the Winners of Its 40th Anniversary Educator Grants

December 13, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon, December 13, 2021 — Vernier Software & Technology has named the 40 recipients of its 40th anniversary educator ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

6 pillars of strong online PD

December 5, 2022November 17, 2021 by Tim Cannell, Education Manager, Pitsco

Online PD puts the power of learning in teachers’ hands, much the way we empower children to own their learning

A 2021 study by the Council of the Great City Schools emphasizes the need for teachers to have ongoing access to high-quality professional development (PD). The study maintains…

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As Schools Look to Tackle the Stressors Educators Face this School Year they are Turning to Aperture Education’s EdSERT Program

October 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte N.C. (Oct. 29, 2021) — Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a significant focus for schools this year, yet ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

Do your teachers think PD is a dirty word?

December 5, 2022September 15, 2021 by Adam Geller

PD time is essential for teachers, especially this year--here are three things that can help teachers embrace professional learning opportunities

This past year, teachers were introduced to a lot of new technology to help facilitate distance learning. And, because of this, professional development (PD) time often morphed into…

Teacher Professional Development

3 unexpected ways online PD strengthened my teaching

December 5, 2022September 9, 2021 by Beverly Owens, Science Teacher, Cleveland Early College High School

A science teacher shares the surprising benefits of online PD—including how the courses helped her find her tribe

As a science educator, I love showing my students the wonders of the world. I encourage them to always be curious, ask questions, and seek out new knowledge…

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Catapult Learning Introduces New High-Dosage Tutoring Program To Reinforce Foundational Math And Literacy Skills For K-12 Students

August 30, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

August 23, 2021, PHILADELPHIA – Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

9 social-emotional learning tips to take into this school year

August 23, 2021 by Lauren Jackson, Instructional Coach, BetterLesson

The pandemic forced educators across the globe to innovate and be creative—and social-emotional learning became a cornerstone of many virtual classrooms

Following the 2020-2021 school year, educators can look back with pride--and exhaustion--on all we have learned. We have learned to teach in brand new modalities like remote and…

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Slooh Launches New Grant to Help One Million Students Explore Space Using Its Robotic Telescopes

August 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Washington Depot, Connecticut, August 19, 2021 – Slooh, the only organization offering live online telescope feeds of amazing astronomical events ... Read more

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PBLWorks Announces its 2021 PBL Champions

July 14, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Novato, CA (July 13, 2021) – PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has announced ... Read more

District Management

Onwards and upwards: How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic

July 6, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

A small Georgia district saw an opportunity to completely revamp outdated practices and policies during the pandemic

In this episode of Innovations in Education, Superintendent Kristie Brooks, Ed.D., describes how they were able to grow their student body, provide improved personal and professional development, and…

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Committee for Children Expands into Adult Education with New Social-Emotional Learning Program for K–12 Educators

June 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Research-based professional development program strengthens educator soft skills and resilience to create a positive, supportive, and more equitable school climate ... Read more

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Aperture Education Creates Online Social and Emotional Learning Professional Development Program for Educators

April 27, 2021April 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

EdSERT Digital provides online resources to help educators enhance their own social and emotional skills and teaching practices Charlotte N.C. ... Read more

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Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources

April 20, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

When students who would not choose a STEM learning experience, such as robotics or coding class, do so because we’ve introduced it to them, it’s a win-win

DERRY, N.H. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ ... Read more

District Management

Professional development should remain a pandemic priority

April 13, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

For Diane Lauer, Assistant Superintendent of Priority Programs and Academic Support at St. Vrain Valley Schools in Colorado, COVID couldn’t stop teacher training. In fact, her work became…

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The College Board Partners with PBLWorks to Train Teachers for New AP Courses Rooted in Project Based Learning

February 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has partnered with the College Board to offer ... Read more

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Registration is Now Open for the 10th annual PBL World Conference

January 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

School operations can't stop during COVID--here's how you can hold a productive virtual school board meeting during a pandemic

PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), will host its 10th annual PBL World ... Read more

Randolph Eastern Supports a Robust Distance Learning Program with LanSchool Air

August 4, 2022December 24, 2020 by Jeff Festa

In the past few years, Randolph Eastern School Corporation in Union City, Indiana has made distance learning a key area ... Read more

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PBLWorks Expands its Online Services for 2021

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is expanding its selection of online offerings ... Read more

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mindSpark Learning Impacts Record Number of Eductors Amid COVID-19 with 207% Rise in Professional Learning Participants

December 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A global health pandemic brings with it stress, uncertainty, and anxiety—but there are a few skills teachers need during COVID-19 that can help

Education has been significantly impacted by COVID-19. Educators have been tasked with pivoting from in-person to remote learning more than ... Read more

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Rhode Island Department of Ed Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® an Approved Interim Assessment

November 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Diagnostic as an approved interim assessment for the ... Read more

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7 Mindsets and K12, Inc. Virtual Schools Expand Partnership

October 6, 2020October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

7 Mindsets, the pioneer in delivering social emotional learning (SEL) solutions that include mindsets, equity and multicultural pedagogy, is taking ... Read more

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PresenceLearning Partners with the Council of Administrators of Special Education

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A tech director shares how monitoring software helps his schools stay on top of cyberbullying, like this upset teenage girl looking at her phone.

PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live online special education related services for K-12 schools, today announced a new partnership with ... Read more

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PBLWorks and ISTE Partner to Offer New Course for Teachers

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

PBL challenges students to address real-world issues and take those new skills with them for the rest of their lives

PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), has partnered with the International Society for ... Read more

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Teacher & Principal School Report Findings

September 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As the nation enters an uncertain new school year, being prepared and decisive during distance learning will be paramount to success

Scholastic, with YouGov, surveyed public school Pre-K–12 educators in winter 2020 to gather their thoughts on equity in education, literacy ... Read more

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New York State Education Department Approves Curriculum Associates as a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Sponsor

September 16, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., September 14, 2020—The New York State Education Department has approved Curriculum Associates as a Continuing Teacher and ... Read more

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New Mental Health Service to Address Student Anxiety and Stress

August 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A student holds her hand to her forehead--it's important to identify ways to help students reduce stress and anxiety.

PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live online behavioral and mental health services for K-12 schools, has partnered with iOpening Enterprises ... Read more

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BetterLesson Sponsors $1 Million Matching Grant Program for Professional Development

August 24, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To provide expanded access to K-12 schools and districts with virtual professional learning services to improve teaching and learning in ... Read more

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Interactive Online Tool that Gives Teachers a Shortcut to Creating Quality Project Based Learning Units

August 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

PBLWorks, the leader in professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), has created a first-of-its kind PBL Project Designer ... Read more

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mSL CAPITA Introduces the Nation’s First Esports Fellowship, Making Esports More Accessible for Coaches and Educators

August 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Esports is growing in school districts across the nation, evidenced by this gamer playing a competitive esports game with a glowing keyboard.

This first esports fellowship of it’s kind is a personalized, customizable six-month program, running from September 2020 - March 2021, and is dedicated to supporting fellows in the…

District Management

Professional Development Pandemic Style—How one District Is Prepping Staff For Success

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Jon Castelhano, Executive Director of Technology at Gilbert Public Schools in suburban Phoenix, Arizona, is making lemonade. Instead of stopgap ... Read more

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Infobase Acquires Professional Development and Training Platform

July 7, 2020 by ESchool News

Infobase, the award-winning provider of the Infobase Learning Ecosystem, which delivers interactive learning experiences and award-winning digital reference content to ... Read more

District Management

How Newport-Mesa Unified School District became closer by being apart

June 11, 2020June 9, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

A district's new AV implementation positioned it to be uniquely situation to handle learning changes when COVID-19 emerged

Jenith Mishne is a relentlessly positive person. Not even a global pandemic can dampen her enthusiasm when talking about her job as Director of Education Technology in the…

Personalized Learning

How to employ a differentiated mindset when teaching STEM

December 5, 2022May 20, 2020 by Eric Moore and Jason Porter

Differentiated instruction is a vital component of STEM education--here's how to maintain a differentiated mindset while teaching

When we facilitate professional development events, there’s often a common theme: teachers understand the importance of active STEM teaching and learning, but don’t always know how to implement…

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Free Online Career Development

June 30, 2020May 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Learn how this Arizona district personalized professional development to keep teachers engaged and enthusiastic about instruction.

With the school closures caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, school counselors, teachers, parents, and students are looking for online resources. ... Read more

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Distance Learning Training and Resources

April 21, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A student studies at the computer as online education trends grow.

Boxlight Corporation a leading provider of interactive technology solutions for the global education market, is offering complimentary training, professional development, ... Read more

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FREE professional development courses

April 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

TEQ had made all of our PD courses FREE to help schools implement distance learning and online professional development. There ... Read more

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Free distance learning online toolkit

March 31, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To guide educators through this new journey of remote teaching, mindSpark Learning, a national nonprofit that provides one-of-a-kind learning experiences ... Read more

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Resource for English language learners

March 31, 2020March 30, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A few key strategies can reduce equity gaps and help more students, including English learners, participate in high-level classes.

Ellevation is excited to launch Ellevation Distance Learning, a new, free resource designed for educators of English language learners to ... Read more

Redesigning education for post-pandemic success

3 tips for maximizing the impact of professional learning

Vernier Software & Technology Names the Winners of Its 40th Anniversary Educator Grants

6 pillars of strong online PD

Do your teachers think PD is a dirty word?

3 unexpected ways online PD strengthened my teaching

Catapult Learning Introduces New High-Dosage Tutoring Program To Reinforce Foundational Math And Literacy Skills For K-12 Students

9 social-emotional learning tips to take into this school year

Slooh Launches New Grant to Help One Million Students Explore Space Using Its Robotic Telescopes

PBLWorks Announces its 2021 PBL Champions

Onwards and upwards: How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic

Committee for Children Expands into Adult Education with New Social-Emotional Learning Program for K–12 Educators

Aperture Education Creates Online Social and Emotional Learning Professional Development Program for Educators

Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources

Professional development should remain a pandemic priority

The College Board Partners with PBLWorks to Train Teachers for New AP Courses Rooted in Project Based Learning

Registration is Now Open for the 10th annual PBL World Conference

PBLWorks Expands its Online Services for 2021

mindSpark Learning Impacts Record Number of Eductors Amid COVID-19 with 207% Rise in Professional Learning Participants

Rhode Island Department of Ed Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® an Approved Interim Assessment

PresenceLearning Partners with the Council of Administrators of Special Education

PBLWorks and ISTE Partner to Offer New Course for Teachers

Teacher & Principal School Report Findings

New York State Education Department Approves Curriculum Associates as a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Sponsor

BetterLesson Sponsors $1 Million Matching Grant Program for Professional Development

Interactive Online Tool that Gives Teachers a Shortcut to Creating Quality Project Based Learning Units

mSL CAPITA Introduces the Nation’s First Esports Fellowship, Making Esports More Accessible for Coaches and Educators

Professional Development Pandemic Style—How one District Is Prepping Staff For Success

Infobase Acquires Professional Development and Training Platform

How Newport-Mesa Unified School District became closer by being apart

How to employ a differentiated mindset when teaching STEM

Free Online Career Development

Distance Learning Training and Resources

FREE professional development courses

Resource for English language learners

The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference® Returns to Saint Paul, MN

Tutor Doctor Becomes First Global Tutoring Franchise to Partner with MindPrint Learning

SchoolStatus Named to 2025 GSV 150 List of Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning

Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

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