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Middle school professional development research
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PBS Frontline Video - Inside the Teenage Brain (60 Minutes)
Students or staff watch the PBS Frontline Video and use the questions to guide their viewing and keep them focused.
About the film:
"In 'Inside the Teenage Brain,' FRONTLINE chronicles how scientists are exploring the recesses of the brain and finding some new explanations for why adolescents behave the way they do. These discoveries could change the way we parent, teach, or perhaps even understand our teenagers."
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
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How to conduct an interview - informational interviews for research
Ever struggled to tell your students why an interview is important for their research? Have you or students wondered “What interview questions should I ask the expert or the celebrity?” Ever wondered what interview best practices must your students follow while interviewing experts much more knowledgeable than them without being jittery about the whole process? If your answer to any of these questions is a yes, this resource is for you! Read on!!(This resource is a part of the Research Resources
Grades:
7th - 10th
School/ Classroom Equitable Grading Policy
Tired of Grading Worksheets, Not Empowering Students? Imagine students grappling with real-world issues, their voices amplified by diverse texts and perspectives. They don't just learn about power dynamics, they analyze them, critique them, and imagine ways to change them. That's the transformative power of our revolutionary unit plan template with an exemplar unit, designed with you, the passionate educator, in mind. Forget dry facts and endless worksheets. Our template empowers you to create u
Grades:
6th - 12th, Staff
RTI Strategies Chart {editable}
This editable chart includes ideas for Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies, divided by tier.You may also be interested in: Common RTI InterventionsK-3 IEP Goal Banks BundleFirst Grade IEP Goal BankHow to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:• Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. E
Grades:
5th - 8th
How to create amazing infographics for presenting your research
Help your students learn how to create amazing infographics for presenting any aspect of their research topic to any audience!! With infographic design rules and ideas, and examples of infographics for each of the fourteen types (yes you read that right!), this resource is sure to be a pretty useful resource for your classroom or homeschool.Infographics rule the information world. From infographics for mental health to infographics for removing nail polish – it is all out there. They are powerfu
Grades:
7th - 10th
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English Language Learners - What Teachers Need to Know - Tips for Teachers
English Language Learners in the Classroom: Tips for TeachersThis is a great resource for ELL teachers or for classroom teachers who teach ELL students.This is an informational handout for teachers of English Language Learners. This handout provides useful information regarding English Language Learners and Reading, Writing, Homework, Social Health and Motivation. The handout also provides additional high quality resources for teachers.This is a research based handout with in a reference page of
Grades:
K - 8th
The ChatGPT Prompt Library
The ChatGPT Prompt LibraryYou're using ChatGPT wrong! Here's how to stay ahead of most ChatGPT usersHello, writers, teachers, advertisers, professionals and technology enthusiasts. Have you ever found yourself wasting hours and hours trying to come up with a brilliant idea for your next writing project, class or app development? Or, even worse, have you ever had that moment when the computer screen went blank and the creativity just disappeared?Worry no more! ChatGPT's Inspiration Library is the
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Praxis Study Guide = PLT 5th-9th Grade (5623)
This study guide is 20 amazing pages of information that you need to pass the PLT!The document goes into great detail about everything that could be on the PLT 5th-9th grade test. My degree is k-12 education and I had to learn and study all age groups. I took the PLT and got a 180 out of 200, passing above the average score of 162. The following is a list of what is included in the study guide.Theorists and Theories within EducationTheorists and Theories within BehaviorConcepts and terms relate
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Grades:
5th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Crisis in Education - Teacher Shortages in America
Crisis in Education - Teacher Shortages in America High poverty and high minority schools tend to be lacking educators even more severely and at a greater disparity, which calls into question the equality of education and access for children. This insightful lesson reveals the gaps, struggles and failures of American education, which without swift governmental intervention will only worsen.To what extent are underqualified adults, staff, substitute teachers, teachers' assistants and administrato
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
LGBTQ+ Student Laws & Rights: California
Enjoy this user friendly resource to learn the rights of you and your LGBTQ+ students in the state of California. Hyper links to legislation, Ed Code, and California State Standards as they relate to our students' LGBTQ+ rights in public education.
Grades:
5th - 10th
Sensory Processing 101
Teachers,What is sensory processing and how does it impact learning? In this easy to understand document, everything you need to know is right here! I hope it is helpful.
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Teacher's Guide to Co-regulation
These slides are teacher facing and can be used for an introduction to co-regulation for professional development or just a refresher on ways we can co-regulate with our students.Emotions are contagious, and when a teacher is able to model a calm presence through their tone, facial expression, and posture, students are less likely to react defensively.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Why Use Drama? Reader's Theater Tips, Strategies, & Teacher's Guide
This informative article provides tips and strategies to make the most of your reader's theater or classroom play activities. "Why Use Drama?" reveals some of the research about how the reader's theater model builds fluency and comprehension. Use it to defend against all the text-book pushers out there! "There's More Than One Way to Produce a Play" maps out six performance/production strategies. "The Delicate Nature of Assessing Drama" offers tips on teaching students to self-assess and discuss
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3rd - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Educational Philosophy Poster
Educational philosophy statement and poster! Pin it up near your desk as a reminder of our goals as teachers as well as for inspiration!
In preparation for the 2018-2019 school year, I updated my educational philosophy. I am sharing it with you in hopes that it will bring inspiration for your teaching practice as well!
How do I use this product?
In this resource, I have presented my philosophy in various ways to meet your needs: all on one-page, a shortened version, and across several page
Grades:
PreK - 9th
Educating First Nations Students: A Resource Package For Educators
This is an educational resource package developed for teachers who are interested in incorporating First Nations, Métis, and Inuit values into their classrooms. This is the first edition of a work that will encompass all Aboriginal groups within Canada. This edition focuses on the people who reside on Treaty 6 land in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It includes a few lesson plans, historical information, and cultural information.
Grades:
K - 6th, Staff
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The Fundamentals of Coaching Comprehension: A Literacy Coach Tool
An excellent tool if you are a literacy coach, curriculum director, or principal. Help understand how comprehension instruction works both in the big picture and in the details!
This is a pdf file that can be a handout or presentation that zeros in on the fundamentals of how to coach teachers in comprehension instruction. Quotes included from actual teachers experiencing change. Fun graphics and engaging. Great for teacher inservice and professional development.
Grades:
K - 6th, Staff
Collection of Science of Reading Resources
This is a Google Doc that has a vast collection of resources for anyone interested in learning more about the Science of Reading! But I warn you, it is addictive!! This document includes links to: A Large Collection of Science of Reading WebsitesPodcastsFree Professional Development How to Teach Heart Words (An SoR Approach to Sight Words)How to Teach Orthographic Mapping How to Teach Syllable Types A List with Amazon Links to Professional Development Books
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Grades:
PreK - 6th, Staff
Grant: Winning Proposal for Trip to Pennsylvania Amish Country
This proposal was submitted to the National Educator’s Association (NEA) in 2004 and was awarded a Learning & Leadership grant for $2,000.00 to travel to Lancaster County, PA. The grant is written from the perspective of determining how technology affects society and culture through the study of Pennsylvania Amish life. I was able to spend 7 days studying and documenting Old Order Amish and their daily routines researching documenting the aspects of their culture and their choice to use or r
Grades:
4th - 12th
Teaching Traits to Improve African American Achievement
I was a Math Specialist. I was asked to move to a school with low performing students. The main subgroup of under performing students was African American. I started researching and finding out how African American students learn best. Attached is my dissertation containing fascinating research on how African American students learn best. This information will greatly assist administrators and teachers. There is also a survey that I created that you can give to your students to see how they lear
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
A Guide to Connecting with All Parents: A Literacy Coaching Tool
Need help connecting with parents? This is one of my very best sellers! This guide includes several adjustments to traditional parent involvement and communication practices. Supported by research. Great for staff inservices.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
100 Best Educational / Teaching Blogs
Do you wonder what teachers are doing outside of TPT? We have compiled a list of some of the best educational or teaching blogs / resources on the web. The list is made up of links directly to the blogs which makes it super easy to check them out.
Several of these blogs would be great resources for your students and their parents as well.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Point5 Behaviour: An Introduction to Understanding/Responding to Behaviour PPT
This presentation looks at:- behaviour as a communication- the point of behaviour; what purpose does it serve?- how we, as adults, can respond- structures that support - physical, emotional, etc- strategies - least to most intrusive (de-escalation)- positive communication- planning - positive ways forward- resources to support in the classroom; at homeThis is a self-learn presentation, with supplementary notes embedded (underneath the slides) to support understanding and underpin the PPT.Links t
Grades:
K - 8th, Staff
"AI in Education: Practical Strategies for K-12 Practitioners and Parents"Ebook
If you haven’t already read this book, I STRONGLY recommend it! You can have free personal assistance by using AI and it will provide solutions to the major issues in education like teacher’s shortages.The book, "AI in Education: Practical Strategies for K-12 Practitioners and Parents," is designed to provide practical guidance for practitioners and parents interested in harnessing the power of AI in educational settings. The book explores various aspects of AI integration, from the perspective
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
ESL Collaboration With Mainstream Teachers
Research shows that ELLs progress more quickly when ESL and Mainstream Teachers collaborate to support the language and content area needs of beginning and intermediate level students. This PowerPoint presents some of this recent research, along with five successful collaborations between the ESL Teacher, Mainstream and Support Teachers, Librarian, and Student Buddies. Because collaboration is a voluntary partnership, how to identify potential successful collaborators through traits and shared a
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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