Professional Development Resources Books for Teachers Each month, you’ll find 3–4 recommend books that are great for Teachers. Simply click on one of the “top choices” to read a synopsis of the book. You also can recommend great books for other educators. Best Practices: Staff Development on the Go! Classroom teachers can now hear best teaching practices and conference happenings in an informal, conversational podcast. Each episode typically contains three interviews with experts who discuss research, conferences, and best practices in education related to improving teaching and learning. Available to anyone with a Web browser. All Things PLC Site includes information about Professional Learning Communities and the PLC movement in the U.S., including a PLC locator (find and compare statistics with other PLC schools across the nation), a collection of downloadable articles and research, plus tools and resources that can spark or advance a professional learning community in your school. Teacher-to-Teacher Summer Workshops Find dates and locations for free professional development workshops scheduled for this summer from the U.S. Department of Education. Teaching Expertise A British site with a mission to provide teachers and everyone else who works in education with a place to learn, share and find inspiration. Useful, free articles on all aspects of expert teaching are provided. Mark Twain Museum Teacher Workshops The Mark Twain Museum offers week-long workshops to familiarize teachers with significant works by Twain, to provide a forum for discussion and creative thinking about how to approach Twain’s writings in the classroom, and to experience the town that served as the fictionalized setting for his best known books. Cost is only $100 per teacher. Solution Tree Commercial source for professional development materials. What Works Clearinghouse Scientific evidence of what works in education. National Board for Professional Teaching Information on standards and the process for becoming a National Board certified teacher. National Center for Education Information Source of information about education and teacher preparation. Education World Links to professional development resources and updates on school issues. Midge Frazel’s Home Page Professional development resources for educators, administrators, media specialists, and public librarians. Center for Teaching Quality Site for improving teacher quality through recruitment, preparation, induction, evaluation, and compensation. American Association for Employment in Education Access to research, publications, and networking with colleagues focused on the highest standards in educator preparation, recruitment, hiring, and retention. Reading Online Electronic journal of the International Reading Association features articles on reading education. Teachscape Online, on-demand professional learning resource offering a full range of professional services for educators in K–12 school systems. Staff Development for Educators A leading provider of professional development resources for Pre-K–12 educators. Best Practice Resource Staff development resources for professional growth. Curriculum and Instructional Resources Links to national standards, instructional materials, professional organizations, and certification requirements. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Organization devoted to quality teaching, learning, and leadership. Offers Web seminars, videos, books, and workshops. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory Links to many resources on topics of interest to educators. University of Wisconsin–Stout Online professional development programs for teachers. Casenex Online case-based approach to professional development. Thomas B. Fordham Foundation Research, publications, and action projects of national significance in elementary/secondary education reform. ERIC Search the abstracts and digests produced by the ERIC® system. Clearinghouse on Educational Policy and Management Find resources on educational policy and management. Educator’s Reference Desk Links to online education information, lesson plans, and archives of answers to questions posed previously by educators. Inspiring Teachers A community of educators networking for mutual growth and support in the teaching profession. Edvantia Research, professional development, and technical assistance to help educators succeed in meeting federal and state mandates for high-quality teachers, research-based instructional practices, and school improvement. AACTE Education Policy Clearinghouse Provides up-to-date news on educational policy and legislation both nationally and by region. International Reading Association Outlines the teaching proficiencies and professional knowledge required of today’s literacy educators. Jason Professional Development Provides continuing education in science and math to teachers via online courses and face-to-face workshops. Wright Center for Science Education Through fellowships, workshops, seminars, and public-outreach activities, the Wright Center trains science teachers to use innovative methods to stimulate young minds. Teachers.Net A network of more than 50,000 educators connected by e-mail. Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning Research and practical guidance for educators. Foundations of Education Syllabi Clearinghouse Syllabi for undergraduate or master’s level foundations of education courses required for elementary and secondary teaching certification. Full-Text Education Journals Online Links to educational journals. Edutopia Free magazine to qualified subscribers. 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