As we embrace the season of Spring, we at the Professional Development Resource Center are here to support you through the final stretch of the academic year. Take time, as the year winds down, reflect, recharge, and invest in professional development that strengthens your teaching and leadership skills. We have designed events that will support you in wrapping up the end of the year and begin your plans for the future.
We encourage you to take advantage of our FREE workshops, which offer CTLE credit, that occur both in-person and virtually. If you prefer to learn on your own, there are on-demand videos and resource articles to inspire your practice. While you prepare for the end of the year, celebrate successes in your classroom, set goals for the upcoming school year, and explore new learning opportunities from the Professional Development Resource Center for Religious and Independent Schools.
We thank you for your dedication to fostering excellence in education. Let's finish the year strong and prepare for an enriching summer ahead!
Please check out our website to register! We can’t wait to see you there!
Implementing School wide Protocols to Hone Students to Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills by Dr. Roser Salavert, Director, Fordham Mental Health Awareness Training program and Gia Bonavita, LEAP Teaching Artist
Engaging Students And Meeting The Needs Of All Learners Through Assessment by John Schembari, Educational Consultant
Additional Resources
SOCIAL STUDIES THROUGH DIGITAL RESOURCES
The article discusses the importance of engaging social studies lessons in early elementary and middle grades, highlighting the development of free digital resources to support this goal. It mentions platforms like iCivics, PBS Learning Media, and Google Earth, which offer no-prep and low-prep resources to make social studies more interactive and accessible for K-5 students
The article discusses the importance of creating a framework for family and community engagement within schools. It emphasizes that this is a shared responsibility involving the school, faculty, families, community, and students. The article provides sample points to consider when building such a program.
PODCAST: HOW TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS AND SET HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Gain a deeper insight about how to prepare students for life beyond high school and share ideas and strategies with Dr. Penikas and colleagues at this critical time of the year to enhance student preparedness in your own school.