Professional Development Opportunities
If you would like additional information regarding course proposals contact Susen Schirmer.
NOTE: Course proposals must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the start date of the class.
Instructors of courses may not earn credit for courses they are teaching/facilitating.
To access these forms, click on the appropriate structure below.
Structure
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Study Group
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Catalog Course
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Site-Based Course
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Collaborative Action
Research
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Purpose
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Small group from a
school/district to reach
a finding after
research
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Individuals
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Small group from a
school/district to
learn a specific skill
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Small group from a
school/district to
examine an
educational action
and derive a
conclusion from data
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Membership
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3 or more-determined
by district
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15-25
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3 or more as
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determined by district
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Example #1
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First Elementary forms
a study group of select
teachers to determine
the trends of reading
abilities in the school.
They meet throughout
the year to analyze data
and reach a finding.
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Ms. Jones and Mr. Smith
enroll in an
"Academy of Reading"
course over the
summer to learn the
program and report
back to the district.
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All First Elementary
teachers enroll in a
site-based course to
learn "Academy of
Reading" during the
first quarter of the year.
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After the "Academy
of Reading" program
has been instituted at
First Elementary, a
CAR group is formed
to study its effects
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Example #2
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A group of math
teachers work together
to research textbooks
and teaching materials
for middle school math
before purchasing new
books.
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Ms. Smith enrolls in a
"Care and Prevention of
Athletic Injuries" course
to earn her coaching
endorsement.
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Middle School
teachers are learning
"6 Traits" from the
AEA Consultant.
Classes are held at
the school.
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A group of
elementary teachers
are answering the
question "Are CRISS
strategies improving
student achievement
at First Elementary?"
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Instructor VITA Form
If you are completing an online course proposal form and have never taught for Heartland, please complete this form and return to Professional Development. (To get form, click on "Instructor VITA Form".)
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