Teacher's Professional Development
Professional Development to Support Teacher Growth and Effectiveness
iObservation features depth and breadth of content designed with nationally renowned
experts, authors and researchers. Their collaboration and contributions, working
with our team of instructional designers, are essential to the development of quality
online courses for PreK-12 educators.
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that identify individually assessed needs.
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the National Institute for Professional Practice to learn more about
online master's programs and degrees for teachers.
Job-Embedded Learning
Convenient and engaging, online courses have re-energized teachers, helping them
find the passion that first led them to the profession. Filled with relevant and
practical tools, teachers can immediately apply their newfound
knowledge and skills directly in the classroom with students. Courses
may be taken to apply for continuing professional education credits or following
a graduate track that leads to master's degrees and certifications.
Art & Science of Teaching Series — this
series of online courses, designed and developed by Dr. Robert Marzano, provides
teachers with the practical tools to apply the Art and Science of teaching framework
in their classrooms directly with students.
21st Century High School Reform Series
— provides tools and resources for secondary educators in their discipline-specific
tracks to support middle and high school reform initiatives: Language Arts, Mathematics,
Science, Social Studies. Author contributions include Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, Marc
Prensky, Timothy Lucas, Dr. Fred Newmann, Dr. Nancy Dana and Pamela Livingston.
Early Literacy Series — addresses current research-based
practices in early literacy by defining essential elements of early reading instruction,
oral language, writing, and assessment. Author references include Isabel Beck, Gay
Su Pinnell, Irene Fountas, Timothy Shanahan, P. David Pearson, Louisa Moats, Michael
Pressley, James Flood and Marilyn Adams.
Teacher Leadership and Coaching Series — distinguishes
teacher leaders and instructional coaches from their colleagues through online courses
that enhance their effectiveness with practical knowledge. Content contributors
include Dr. M. James McKnight, Jay McTighe, Grant Wiggins, Jane Kise, and Timothy
Lucas.