http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/staff?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "staff" on Netvouz 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.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 http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=343&r=sb070809 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. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Leading School Improvement jgordon Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:32:06 GMT http://www.solution-tree.com/Public/Media.aspx?ShowDetail=true&ProductID=BKF214 Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, Tom Many NEW from PLC experts Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, and Tomas Many. Turn your knowledge into action with Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work. This handbook helps you and your team navigate the journey to a successful, sustainable PLC. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Leading School Improvement jgordon Sat, 24 Jun 2006 20:24:51 GMT http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0787974641.html Linda Darling-Hammond & John Bransford(Editors)Based on rapid advances in what is known about how people learn and how to teach effectively, this important book examines the core concepts and central pedagogies that should be at the heart of any teacher education program. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Leading School Improvement jgordon Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:05:46 GMT http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/rpl_esys/pdlitrev.htm Thomas R. Guskey, Un. of Kentucky, reviews research in 1995 related to professional development, but his suggestions still have merit. Administrators > Staff Development jgordon Tue, 23 May 2006 17:36:37 GMT http://www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/teach_guide_diversity/ The Teacher's Guide to Diversity: Building a Knowledge Base (2005) This publication takes a critical look at the relationships among human development, culture, cognition, and language through a multicultural lens. It invites professional developers, teacher educators, and teachers to examine their beliefs, perceptions, behaviors, and educational practices with respect to diversity in education. Multiculturalism jgordon Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:48:09 GMT http://www.alliance.brown.edu/db/ea_catalog.php?search_calc=d10436 Leading With Diversity: Cultural Competencies for Teacher Preparation and Professional Development As the student population in our schools becomes increasingly diverse, many teachers need professional development to build cultural competencies-the skills and awareness related to issues such as culture, language, race, and ethnicity. To address this need, Leading With Diversity provides current research-based information on cultural competencies that will help inform the design of professional development. This resource is designed for higher education, state-, and district-level educators and professional developers who are preparing teachers to work with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Administrators > Staff Development jgordon Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:45:46 GMT http://shop.ascd.org/productdisplay.cfm?productid=103056 Implementing ASCD’s popular Understanding by Design program is much easier when you use this in-depth resource for workshops, curriculum teams, and teacher training. This collection of templates, design tools, examples, and exercises helps you give all staff members a firm grasp of key UbD principles. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Aligning Programs to Assessments jgordon Mon, 10 Oct 2005 21:58:12 GMT