Special Education Category:
PD on Demand
PD on Demand is professional learning at your fingertips. Assistant teachers now can access professional development sessions anytime, anywhere! Each session from the Office of Professional Development is broken into bite-sized lessons, which include direct instruction videos from expert trainers, activities, and additional resources to dive deeper into topics. PD has never been easier!
Eligibility Categories – This session looks closely at each of the thirteen special education eligibility categories that can be found on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Each mini-lesson supports educators in gaining a better understanding of what considerations must be made to meet the needs of students who are eligible for special education services.
Literacy Category:
PD on Demand
PD on Demand is professional learning at your fingertips. Assistant teachers now can access professional development sessions anytime, anywhere! Each session from the Office of Professional Development is broken into bite-sized lessons, which include direct instruction videos from expert trainers, activities, and additional resources to dive deeper into topics. PD has never been easier!
Overview of the MS CCRS for ELA – In this session, assistant teachers can explore the MS College and Career Readiness Standards for ELA. After a brief introduction, each subsequent mini-lesson focuses on unpacking the standards, using the MS CCRS Scaffolding Document, and examining the standards’ vertical alignment across grade levels.
Math Category:
PD on Demand
PD on Demand is professional learning at your fingertips. Assistant teachers now can access professional development sessions anytime, anywhere! Each session from the Office of Professional Development is broken into bite-sized lessons, which include direct instruction videos from expert trainers, activities, and additional resources to dive deeper into topics. PD has never been easier!
The Struggle Is Real – In this session, assistant teachers will explore the five types of mathematical representations: physical, visual, symbolic, verbal, and contextual. Each mini-lesson focuses on a different type of representation and the role it plays in effective mathematics instruction for all students.
Overview of the MS CCRS for Mathematics – In this session, assistant teachers can explore the MS College and Career Readiness Standards for Mathematics. After a brief introduction, each subsequent mini-lesson focuses on unpacking the standards, using the MS CCRS Scaffolding Document, identifying the rigor of standards, and examining the Standards for Mathematical Practice.