Hard to believe it is already that wonderful time of the year again! But for many, this is also the time of looking ahead to next year: planning the calendar and ensuring what new ideas you implemented this year are in place as part of next year's normal routine.
Hard to believe it is already that wonderful time of the year again! But for many, this is also the time of looking ahead to next year: planning the calendar and ensuring what new ideas you implemented this year are in place as part of next year's normal routine.
Right now, we are looking at making our professional development offerings for next year more attuned to your needs. I would like to spotlight a new feature we are offering. To ensure quality professional development is offered in your area, we can work with you to design Collaborative Days. What exactly does this mean? It means we can help you with the following tasks:
The benefits include:
It is NEVER to early to begin intentional and strategic planning for your next PD session or your next year’s trainings. The T & L team is already working on our PD calendar, which will be published by February 1 along with the updated PD course catalog. If there is a training you want us to develop, please contact us so we can discuss the possibilities.
We want to thank you for your support this year and for your hospitality when we come your way. We also want to wish you and yours the merriest of all holiday seasons, and we looking forward to working with you in 2017.
Here’s to looking ahead!
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Think back to your first year in education and your experiences in the classroom. It was probably one of the hardest years of your professional life and by October, you might have been asking yourself, “what am I doing here?” In my case, I think I cried at least once a month if not more.
From what I’ve seen in the news and on social media, it would appear we’re entering a new era—or perhaps repeating a bygone era—in our country where walkouts, protests and strikes are becoming popular methods of choice for those wishing to be heard regarding various issues.
Earlier this month, the SDE put out its FAQ on medical marijuana. It’s a helpful resource, providing links to statutes and other pertinent information to assist schools in decision- and policy-making.
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