Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This challenging school year has made it clear that educational institutions and educators must be flexible and willing to adapt to a changing educational landscape. This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

BOSTON In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

As we navigate the shifting currents of the educational landscape, it's clear that transformative change is not just necessary—it's inevitable. To foster an environment where every student thrives, we must reimagine our approach to education from the ground up. SET grounds everything we do at Aspire Change EDU.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The College of Education and Human Performance at the University of Central Florida strives to be at the forefront of innovation in teacher training and development. Traditionally, colleges of education prescribe a fixed set of courses for their teacher candidates to complete. If successful, they all earn the same degree.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

When it comes to education training, the main pathway to improvement is through professional development. Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

” I hope educators and educational institutions use this year and the lessons learned to reimagine “school” and how we design and facilitate learning. Since the pandemic began, I’ve worked with thousands of school leaders and educators. Yet, I worry that won’t happen.

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Digital Promise

MAY 10, 2021

After a year of fast-paced, high-pressure decision making, you’re now called on to figure out which edtech products will support your learners and educators. Should you continue to use the products you implemented before the rush to distance learning? What professional learning is required to support educators with implementation?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

5, 2025) Lexia Aspire Professional Learning , a science of reading-based professional learning solution from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand , has been awarded the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Accreditation Seal. BOSTON (Feb. Aspire will be eligible for reaccreditation in 2030.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2023

Education is still reeling from the impacts of COVID-19. The rapid shift to virtual learning was a necessity and, like always, educators rose to the occasion like they always do even though training in this area didn’t really exist at scale. So how do we begin to address this issue?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 28, 2019

Use Analytics to Quantify Educational Technology’s Effectiveness and Risks. Data is also critical, as schools seek to determine where they need additional training to maximize technology investments and make informed decisions about future purchases. Wendy Jones is a K–12 Education Strategist for CDW•G. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The last two years have been mentally and emotionally exhausting for everyone in education. As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. They have different interests, challenges, strengths, needs, and learning preferences.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

Sponsor: Welcome TGR Foundation and Discovery Education as a sponsor to my podcast. Their mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education – instilling in them the strength and skills to persevere and define their own path. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group (GEG) at tiny.cc/geg-ohio

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

Bake Professional Development into Your Education Pizza. Professional Development Is the Foundation You Knead. Professional learning is the crust of your technology program. Some school districts spend millions of dollars on technology , then have no money left over for much-needed professional learning.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 11, 2022

These micro-credentials are developed, assessed, and awarded by more than 50 partner organizations, ranging from institutes of higher education to non-profit organizations. Professional development is one of the most influential practices in education. It helps you to really learn from your mistakes.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Micro-credentials allow educators to continue their professional learning on their own schedule, without having to leave their homes. This flexibility makes micro-credentials an ideal form of professional learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. These micro-credentials are aligned with free Teacher Training Pathways.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Educators desperately want and need support. To achieve this goal, we must first examine the foundational elements that lead to successful teaching and learning, whether the environment is remote or hybrid. Without a doubt, this will be and has been, more time consuming for educators. So, where do you begin?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2025

As educators navigate the demands of an AI-rich teaching environment, they require innovative tools to adapt their instructional practices while maintaining a focus on equity, efficiency, and continuous growth. Professional development will be even more important as the rate of change accelerates due to more powerful emerging tools.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Lifelong Learning Report: Trends & Insights from K-12 to Career is a comprehensive study analyzing the evolving landscape of education and the role technology plays in shaping the future of learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic unearthed many harsh realities for education across the globe. Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard. Teachers need training and job-embedded coaching.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Given the rapid advances in AI and the momentum in the education field to understand how these technologies can support teaching and learning, last year the Gates Foundation launched a pilot initiative to provide funding to test new AI ideas that are in support of equitable K-12 mathematics outcomes.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

It should not be news that technology plays a major role in modern education because it is used in almost every school across the United States. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? . Katelyn has a degree in Childhood and Adolescent Education.

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techlearning

MARCH 10, 2025

These free ai trainings can help build your professional learning and improve your approach to using AI for instruction and assessment

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 3, 2020

Teachers will likely be expected to engage students at least part time online, which may also require that teachers spend time this summer engaged in professional learning focused on online pedagogy and technology training. Group A attends face-to-face classes from 8-3 PM on Monday and Tuesday and learns online Wednesday-Friday.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Knowing what the issues are and how recent events have amplified them, the time is now to be proactive. Delegate when necessary, but also consider reaching out to teachers and students for ideas.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

edWeb presented over 400 new programs in 2024 on so many timely topics for PreK-12 educators. We’ve hosted 10 Lunch and Learn Weeks this year, a big jump in the popularity of this format for a deeper dive into a topic that features the voices of a wide range of educators and experts.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Gale , part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing , have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources of best-selling author, leadership coach, and K-12 professional learning expert, Jimmy Casas , to school districts nationwide via the Gale eBooks platform.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

was preparing to deploy one-to-one Chromebooks a few years ago, the amount of professional development and training needed for educators was overwhelming. Remove Silos Around Training. In addition to technology coaches, Tulare also has coaches in areas such as literacy and 21st-century learning, Douglas said.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

How many of us were initially trained doesn’t carry as much weight in a world where information is readily at our fingertips. Lesson plans should be more streamlined, focusing on essential learning outcomes and incorporating innovative strategies to enhance the learning experience. Take lesson planning, for example.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 7, 2021

What are the key ingredients for a beneficial professional learning experience? At the top of the list, you will probably find that successful professional learning is ongoing, personalized, and of high quality. These components are naturally embedded within effective coaching and/or mentoring.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 9, 2019

Implementing Maker, STEM, STEAM Education. In order to prevent STEM and maker education from becoming a flavor of the month, there needs to be specific strategies provided to educators on how to embed STEM and maker activities into their curriculum. Professional Development. often with excitement and engagement.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Until this point, most of my interactions with educators have been through virtual presentations, workshops, and coaching. Now don't get me wrong as this has been incredibly fulfilling and a great learning experience for me. However, you just can't replace face-to-face professional learning, in my opinion.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 29, 2022

These innovative institutions are: focused on supporting social mobility for poverty-impacted rural learners; prioritizing outreach to communities of color, returning citizens, and women; designing affordable, flexible, and meaningful skills training through micro-credentials; and. Read the complete KVEC case study here. million from the U.S.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

One of the most utilized excuses in education when it comes to change is lack of time. At one point or another, we have all used the time excuse when it comes to our professional work. Regardless of your respective role in education, time will always be your enemy if you look at it with a fixed as opposed to a growth mindset.

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Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

Differentiation in PD changes professional development into continuous professional learning, with teachers training at their own pace while collaborating with their peers at different levels of expertise. Ways to differentiate professional development for teachers . Offer asynchronous training.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It moves beyond the one-size-fits-all approach by focusing on each student’s strengths, needs and learning pace. By creating more flexible, student-centered classrooms, personalized learning empowers students to take ownership of their education, developing the skills they need to thrive both academically and personally.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

When suddenly propelled into distance learning last spring, educators rose to the challenge to meet the needs of students and families. Even in schools outside of the Verizon Innovative Learning network, coaches reported that they were valued more by teachers and administrators than prior to the pandemic.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In educational technology, it can be difficult to discern a fad from a future classroom staple. When I first learned of 3D printing in the classroom, I wondered if it held merit. The more I learned about it, the more I realized the untapped potential of this technology. Create a Unique Vision Using Education Standards.

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