TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

For many school districts, the implementation of an online portfolio program has promoted teacher professional development and often leads to additional funding for the schools.

Professional development is a routine responsibility for most teachers. Does it really help them, or is it just another drain on their time?

Professional development opportunities for biology teachers.

An article review of Kent Paterson's "Professional Development in Principals"

This was a survey study about professional development program evaluations in education.

A paper that puts forth the need for personal professional education to continue.

Fourth in a series of articles outlining how parents and educators can improve their local schools.

Here are a some tips for enjoying your work time off from a busy year of teaching

Teachers need to use technology to collaborate order to teach thier students to live in todays world. Students need to be prepared for the move from paper to computer based learning- and teachers should be there to show them the way by leading by example.

Governor Pat Quinn's internet campaign highlights Bill Brady's dislike for unions. Thoughts on Chicago Teachers Union NTL program and its positive impact on one Chicago Public School teacher.

Summer vacation offers me the chance to focus on family, travel, fix things, and develop my teaching craft. It's not just a perk for being a teacher - it's a necessity!

Being a teacher is not easy. It seems here lately that we are really under fire. I just wanted to share an article about what a typical day is like for a teacher.

Pre-Christmas Break is a stressful time for teachers, but looking within for helpful changes in a teacher's approach to classroom management, needy students and staff development can be the answer to making the new year a better one.

Do you assume that elementary school teachers work seven-hour days and leave school with no work to take home? You would be mistaken! Here is what a day in the life of a fifth-grade teacher is really like!

Teachers are constantly reinventing, revising and reflecting on their teaching skills. This New Year, these are my five New Year's resolutions to become a better teacher.

Here are a few tips to build parent-teacher rapport. Building positive relationships between school and home is of vital importance for new teachers.

A Look at Conflict Resolution Education as a Solution to the Teacher Retention Crisis.

This insightful article provides practical strategies and insights from a teachers perspective that assists school principals and administrators seeking to develop a strong team-based work environment.

Often times people wonder how I ended up with the career I have and what degree went with that. Taking time to figure out exactly what I wanted to do, made a huge difference.

Seeking to become a teacher in the "birthplace of aviation"? Ohio offers both state approved and alternative routes to teacher certification.

Want to become a teacher in the "show me" state? Missouri, like many states, is an approved program and puts heavy emphasis on its approved programs. Applicants must also involve themselves in adequate teaching experience before receiving certification.

Teacher mentoring benefits all participants, namely the mentor, the new teacher and the education system, by being an interactive system that encourages the transfer of knowledge and skills through professional practice.

Social Studies teacher uses the Holocaust to educate teachers and students and foster human rights.

The important steps in supportive teacher coaching are listed and coaching is explained.

"Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand." This holds very true when it comes to professional education. This paper intends to cover the aspects of management education in particular.

Teachers, did you have to wait until February to file your taxes this year so you could claim the educator tax deduction? Were you frustrated because of the wait? Don't worry, next year legislators have decided to do away with the $250 deduction all together.