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Discover a comprehensive suite of digital applications designed for educators that focus on teaching, collaborative learning, literacy design, and math assessment. This initiative embraces differentiation, formative assessments, and standards-based instruction aligned with Common Core. Engage with professional development resources, including interactive websites, videos, and social networking tools, specifically crafted for teachers in Colorado, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Utah. Share feedback to shape resources that meet educators' needs and foster a supportive learning environment.
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TOOLS Digital application for educators FOR TEACHERS
Teaching and Learning Tools Literacy Design Collaborative and Math Assessment Project/Shell Centre for Mathematical Education
understanding BY DESIGN DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT STANDARDS-BASED INSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP AND THE COMMON CORE TEXT DEPENDENT QUESTIONS ACADEMIC VOCABULARY ENGAGEMENT AND MUCH MORE . . . COMMON CORE Professional Development Resources Website, Video, Social Networking, and Tools
Free to educators Colorado, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Utah
TEACHER INPUT • The educator input from the state level meetings will help inform the development of our professional development resources.
SHERIDA BRITT • Director, Tools for Teachers • ASCD • sherida.britt@ascd.org • 703-575-5435
WIKI’S, BLOGS, AND TWITTER OH MY!! http://cas21stcenturyskills.wikispaces.com/
http://www.cde.state.co.us/sitoolkit/AwarenessAndDissemination.htmhttp://www.cde.state.co.us/sitoolkit/AwarenessAndDissemination.htm
PRIORITIZING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT http://www.cde.state.co.us/otl/standardsimplementationsummit.htm Transition Action Planning Guide • Needs assessment • Identify the professional development needs of educators in the district. • Standards , curriculum development, and instruction • Perform in conjunction with building administrators and teachers
PRIORITIZING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT http://www.cde.state.co.us/otl/standardsimplementationsummit.htm Transition Action Planning Guide (con’t) 2. Existing PD opportunities • Identify existing professional development opportunities ~ align to needs and potential connections to standards • Prioritize existing professional development opportunities to ensure strong implementation of the Colorado standards
PRIORITIZING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT http://www.cde.state.co.us/otl/standardsimplementationsummit.htm Transition Action Planning Guide (con’t) 3. Extended plan for PD • Determine gaps in PD opportunities ~ novice & veteran • Meet the needs of educators’ long-term goals • Structures to support PD ~ time, place, collaboration
QUESTIONS? Stephanie Hartman, PhD Social Studies Content Specialist Colorado Department of Education 201 E. Colfax Ave. Rm. 409 Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-6764 hartman_s@cde.state.co.us