Professional Development Procedures

A group of teachers working together during professional development timeThe supervisor will identify in-service training and request resources necessary, if not available locally, to support the DoDEA Virtual School program needs.  Release time for in-service conferences or workshops must be approved according to the appropriate DoDEA (HQ) policies and procedures.

Please click the links below to find additional information and links about professional development.

Achieve The Core

This website, created by Achievethecore.org, provides ready-to-use toolkits for delivering professional development for the Common Core. These modules are intended for use by educators: in the delivery of professional development, in professional learning communities, or for individual learning. They are FREE!

Each Module contains:

  • Facilitator's Guide to delivering module
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Hands-on activities, including handouts
  • Videos, web resources, and other materials

http://www.achievethecore.org/steal-these-tools/professional-development-modules

Differentiation of Instruction

“Making a Difference: Carol Ann Tomlinson explains how differentiated instruction works and why we need it now”

Professional Development

National Staff Development Council

Social Justice

“Responding to Student Concerns about Fairness” Teaching Exceptional Children”