Professional Development
Professional Associations
Every teacher understands that education is a lifelong process. If you are looking for new professional development opportunities, including course work and conferences, or want to be part of a far-reaching community of committed educators, consider working with one of these organizations.
Phi Delta Kappa
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) is an international professional organization for educators. Through PDK, you can find new professional learning opportunities, expand your professional network, and learn about current research in the field of education.
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PBS TeacherLine
You can take professional development courses online through PBS TeacherLine. Explore new instructional strategies, try out new technologies, or get specialized content-area support in math, reading and language arts, science, and mathematics.
Talk with your school administrator to see if PBS TeacherLine courses can apply toward your professional development requirements in license renewal.
C.L.A.S.S.
C.L.A.S.S. is a national organization designed to help teachers improve their skills. The name stands for "Connecting Learning Assures Successful Students." Its mission is to bring together committed educators to explore how research discoveries in education can be used in educational materials to better prepare students.
C.L.A.S.S. offers summer conferences for educators as well as student leadership development programs. It also provides educators with new perspectives on education and instruction through its ETOOLS teaching resource.
