Teacher Professional Development Resources

                      PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS

Please see our district calendar for professional development opportunities.

ACEs and CHILDHOOD TRAUMA

ACEs IN EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PROGRAM TRAINING

Comprehensive Behavior Management

ADMINISTERING WIDA SCREENERS

https://wida.wisc.edu/assess/screener/online

WIDA 2020 ELD STANDARDS

PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TRAINING

https://www.tolerance.org/professional-development/engagement

PartneringWithParents.com

DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/starter-kit-differentiated-instruction/

ACCOMODATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS PD

aconversationaboutspecialeducation

DIPLOMA OPTIONS AND ALTERNATVE ASSESSMENTS

https://www.tn.gov/education/student-support/special-education/special-education-secondary-transition.html

GENERAL CURRICULUM AND LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT (LRE)

http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/116019/chapters/Special-Education-and-the-Laws-That-Affect-It.aspx

CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS & STUDENT LEARNING SUPPORTS

http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/summit2002/toolbox.htm

 

 

Teacher-Parent Communication Resources

Positive parent-school communications benefit teachers, parents and students. The manner in which schools communicate and interact with parents affects the extent and quality of parents’ home involvement with their children’s learning.  For example, schools that communicate bad news about student performance more often than recognizing students’ excellence will discourage parent involvement by making parents feel they cannot effectively help their children.  If you would like more resources to assist you with parent communication see the sites below for some great resources and information.

Power Up Your Teacher-Parent Communication  (Teacher Tookit & Tips)

Cultivating Highly Successful Teacher Parent Communication

9 Ways to Improve Teacher/Parent Communication

https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/family-engagement

http://www.projectappleseed.org/

https://www.edutopia.org/home-school-connections-resources

19 Proven Tips to Increase Family Engagement

7 Free apps for keeping teachers and parents connected

https://www.bloomz.net/

13 Apps and websites to improve teacher/parent communication  

20  Proven Tips For Developing Positive Relationships with Parents

 

 

Educator Protection Act of 2015 Information

Educator Protection Act Program Guidelines

Educator Protection Act FAQ and Instructions

Teacher’s Excess Liability Claim Form

Public Chapter 493

Teacher Professional Development Opportunities (Online)

TRIAD TRAINING FOR TEACHERS

TRIAD AUTISM TRAINING

TRAUMA TOOLKIT FOR EDUCATORS

FIRST BOOK TRAUMA TOOLKIT