http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/development?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "development" on Netvouz http://www.gips.org/learning/Curriculum-Design Language Arts, Science, Math, and Social Studies K-12 curriculum development frameworks by Grand Island Public Schools based on UbD Includes essential questions and understandings Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas: Many with Curr. Dev. Examples jgordon Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:31:47 GMT http://www.thecenterweb.org/irc/index.html Since 1972, the Illinois Resource Center (IRC) has provided assistance to teachers and administrators serving linguistically and culturally diverse students. English as a New Language > Support Centers/ESL Organizations jgordon Mon, 22 Aug 2005 19:01:53 GMT http://www.amazon.com/Implementing-Effective-Professional-Development-Coaching/dp/0205533337/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1313028023&sr=8-9 Trusted by more than 350,000 educators, the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP®) Model provides the key to best practices for teaching English learners. Now, in response to the overwhelming success of the SIOP® Model, the renowned author team has crafted a fresh, indispensable resource for educators, Implementing the SIOP® Model through Effective Professional Development and Coaching.This bookempowers teachers, professional development coordinators, coaches, and administrators with complete access to the “how” and “why” of the SIOP® Model—from getting started to sustaining the program—all in one place to meet your professional development and coaching needs. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:17:19 GMT http://www.detroitk12.org/admin/lea/dusp/mrc.htm Detroit Urban Systemic Program provides resources for Detroit teachers. However, the abstracts of the materials can be very helpful. See the Videos section for abstracts of videos that can be used for professional development in math and science. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > VIDEOs and DVDs jgordon Thu, 08 May 2008 16:23:44 GMT http://www.region15.org/curriculum/ Regional School District 15 Middlebury and Southbury, CT See the Language Arts Section. Graphic Organizer section is also excellent Language Arts jgordon Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:11:40 GMT http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=320890 2004 Science Matrix [DOC] – Traces the 11 conceptual themes in the Science Framework as they develop across elementary, middle and high school grades. Great examples of understandings in science. See the 2004 Science Framework for the complete curriculum. Curriculum Development > Examples of Understandings/Big Ideas: Many with Curr. Dev. Examples jgordon Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:29:12 GMT http://www.te-mat.org/about.aspx The TE-MAT (Teacher Education Materials) Project was funded through a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to Horizon Research, Inc. (HRI) to develop an online resource to support professional development providers as they work to enhance the capacity of pre-service and in-service teachers to provide high-quality K-12 mathematics/science education. Susan Snyder, Warren Beasley, and Kathryn Chval have served as NSF program officers for this project. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development jgordon Thu, 08 May 2008 16:05:45 GMT http://www.alliance.brown.edu/db/ea_catalog.php?search_calc=d10368 This publication brings together current research on human development and cultural diversity. It explores issues of diversity in education that are essential for schools and teachers who are committed to quality education for all students. Multiculturalism jgordon Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:25:33 GMT http://www.allthingsplc.info/pdf/articles/DuFourWhatIsAProfessionalLearningCommunity.pdf Educational Leadership article on PLCs Administrators > Staff Development jgordon Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:23:56 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=343&r=sb070920sr3 Diane Sweeney, currently a literacy specialist with the Public Education & Business Coalition, tells the story of how the inner-city public school in Denver where she was a teacher and literacy coach used learner-centered professional development to achieve outstanding gains in teacher knowledge and effectiveness. Administrators > Staff Development jgordon Sun, 30 Sep 2007 04:14:29 GMT