1.8: 'Dive-In' to a Personalized Professional Learning Plan

Join Dr. Belinda Benner-Ordoñez, in the latest episode of the Straight Chalk: Podcast for Busy Educators where she gets to chat with Angelia Thomas, Instructional Specialist in St. Lucie Public Schools. Angelia supports instructional staff in growing their pedagogy knowledge and skills, behavior management practices, and effective classroom strategies. Don’t miss out on the latest podcast episode to hear Angelia share her thoughts on how to make the most of learning in the new school year. 

Chapters

• 0:14 Professional learning maximized with learning plans
• 0:52 Welcome to Instructional Specialist Angelia Thomas
• 1:22 The role of an Instructional Specialist
• 3:02 The value of professional learning events to support teacher growth
• 6:03 Research supports the significance of professional learning
• 6:37 Elements of professional learning for adult learners
• 8:00 Variety of professional learning within SLPS that promotes active and practical learning
• 9:00 Being intentional when it comes to selecting professional learning opportunities
• 13:43 A brand new Professional Development Catalogue puts learning in individual hands
• 17:17 Self-paced learning for differentiation
• 21:29 Joining a learning community and collaborating with others
• 27:19 Fresh new learning with 60 Second Strategies
• 28:17 Making professional learning meaningful