| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | TIME |
| 1 | SCHOOL VISION, COVID-19 SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND ONLINE PEDAGOGY
Back to school: School Vision First
Social Emotional Learning: A Special Focus on Teacher-Student Relationship in the COVID-19 Online Teaching/Learning Experience (compassion/Support, Professionalism: Equity/Equality, Excellence, and privacy, safety, and integrity)Authentic and Modern Pedagogy of the Online Teacher | 3 Hours(includes two short breaks of 10 minutes each) |
| 2 | MASTERING GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Google Classroom with Demonstrations
Use of Google Docs and Slides
Use of Top 10 Google Add-ons and Extensions
Incorporating Assessment Tools in Google Classroom | 3 Hours(includes two short breaks of 10 minutes each) |
| 3 | PROBLEM-BASED AND/OR PROJECT-BASED LEARNING Promote the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. How to create a PBL lesson from start to finish and link them to lesson objectives and CCSS.
Examples and opportunities for implementation. | 3 Hours (includes one 20 minute break) |
| 4 | SOCIAL EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
How to increase teacher awareness, resilience, and positive mental health
Understanding and implementing the theory of multiple intelligences school-wide
Increase in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.
Understanding social cues and interacting positively with others
Understanding and regulating emotions, taking others’ perspectives, recognizing their own emotional strengths and weaknesses | 3 Hours (includes one 20 minute break) |
| 5 | DATA-BASED INSTRUCTION
How to gather and interpret reliable baseline data
S.M.A.R.T. instructional goals The role of regular and frequent formative assessment in the classroom
Creating and sustaining professional learning communities (PLCs)Sourcing and implementing targeted interventions | 3 Hours condensed option (includes one 20 minute break)OR5 hours thorough option |
| 6 | DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION AND REACHING ALL LEARNERS
Understanding the law that educators are required to ensure that all students are proficient in all subjects
Application of whole group instruction, small group instruction, and independent work time
Practical steps to ensure all students participate with the use of mini-whiteboard, flash cards, plickers, etc.
Pre-planning tips to ensure the best content delivery in the classroom for student engagement and success | 2 hours (includes one 10 minute break) |
| 7 | COOPERATIVE LEARNING, MEANINGFUL PARTNER WORK
Positive interdependence: Students feel responsible for their own and the group’s effort. Face-to-face interaction: Students encourage and support one another; the environment encourages discussion.
Individual and group accountability
Modeling group behavior
Group members analyze their own and the group’s work | 2 hours (includes one 10 minute break) |
| 8 | EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS’ TRAININGProfessional Training for teachers of Grades Pre-K – 1 on the use of Class Dojo, WhatsApp, Google Classrooms, Zoom, Buzz, Canvas, and other platforms to enhance learning for little learners and prepare engaging materials for home use. | 3 Hours(includes two short breaks of 10 minutes each) |
| 9 | CURRICULUM MAPPING, LESSON PLANNING, AND ONLINE-ONLINE FLIPPED CLASSROOMEffective Curriculum Mapping (Focus on Unpacking Common Core Learning Standards: Understanding and Implementation) Effective lesson planningDifferentiation in Online Instruction Online-Online Flipped Classroom | 3 Hours(includes two short breaks of 10 minutes each) |
| 10 | ASSESSMENT PLANNING Effective Assessment Planning (for learning, of learning, as learning)Differentiation in Online Assessment Assessment Tools: Quizizz, Quizlet Live, Kahoot, and Other Forms of Assessments to Diversify Data on Student Performance and Comprehension
Effective Grading System
Assessment Integrity and Validity | 3 Hours(includes two short breaks of 10 minutes each) |
| 11 | ONLINE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Online Classroom management (i.e., Effective Online Classroom Routines and Procedures)Engaging and Motivating Students in the Online Learning System
Student Time Management (after school hours) | 3 Hours(includes two short breaks of 10 minutes each) |
| 12 | TEACHER OBSERVATION, ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION (DANIELSON MODEL)Understanding the observation, assessment, and evaluation system
Danielson’s domains, components, and sub-components (formal)Walk-throughs (informal) Use of the technology to communicate the observation, assessment, and evaluation feedback
Self-assessment and development of personal professional growth plan | 3 + 1 Hours
3 hours (includes two short breaks of 10 minutes each)+ 1 hour (special training to the school leader (observer/evaluator) |
| 13 | EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Effective Communication
Gradelink Use
SUBSTITUTE-TEACHER SYSTEM
Substitute-Teacher System (understanding, planning, and implementation)Substitute-Teacher Report Form (Customized) | 3 Hours(includes two short breaks of 10 minutes each) |
| 14 | ONLINE TEACHING/LEARNING CHALLENGES/CONCERNS AND SOLUTIONS
Teachers’ Challenges/Concerns and Solutions
Parents/Students’ Challenges/Concerns and Solutions
Administrators’ Challenges/Concerns and Solutions
Online Collaboration | 3 Hours(includes two short breaks of 10 minutes each) |
| 15 | DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE: AN EASIER APPROACH TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPLEMENT THE HIGHER ORDER THINKINGA Comprehensive Comparison Between Bloom’s Taxonomy and Depth of Knowledge
Understanding and Mastering The 4 Levels of Depth of Knowledge | 4 Hours(includes four short breaks of 10 minutes each) |
| 16 | ONE-ON-ONE CHECK/SUPPORT
One-on-one check with each teacher (IF NEEDED) for up to 45 minutes to see Google Classroom setup, Gradelink Teacher pages, and ability to use Google add-ons and extensions as well as assessment tools. | Up to 45 minutes |
| 17 | CUSTOMISED SURVEYS
The Art of Listening to Stakeholders’ Voice/Feedback
Customizing Surveys for Teachers/Administrators
Customizing Surveys for Parents
Customizing Surveys for Students
Customizing Surveys for Board Members | |
| 18 | ADDITIONAL TOPICS/SERVICES
Authentic and modern pedagogy
Using evidence-based instructional strategies
Using evidence-based assessment strategies
Curriculum mapping training
Lesson planning training
Physical education teaching and safety
Conducting, and implementing educational research Teacher-teacher collaboration
Student orientation and career readiness counselling Individualized professional growth plan Supporting teachers and administrators Hiring process and onboarding support School accreditation process and school visits | |
