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Professional Development Leader
Professional Development Leader
Semester-long courses have rolling open enrollment. You may enroll at any time, but you must finish the course by the specified dates.
Semester Schedule:
- Summer:Â May - July (course must be completed by July 31st)
- Fall:Â August - December (course must be completed by December 31st)
- Spring:Â January - April (course must be completed by April 30th)
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Course Description
This graduate-level course is tailored for educators seeking to extend their influence beyond the traditional classroom, aiming to inspire and nurture their colleagues’ professional growth. With a focus on cultivating skills in designing and facilitating professional development sessions, participants will immerse themselves in adult learning principles, effective presentation techniques, and curate content for a diverse teaching audience. Participants will promote collaborative learning and foster continual educational advancement.
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand core principles and theories underscoring adult learning, optimizing the effectiveness of the PD sessions they lead.
- Master the art of curating, structuring, and delivering content that caters to diverse learning styles and preferences, aligning these sessions with overarching institutional objectives.
- Enhance presentation skills to captivate audiences, foster rich dialogues, and facilitate memorable hands-on activities.
- Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the PD sessions conducted, ensuring continual refinement and growth.
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Reviews
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“Thank you for all the great tips to calm my nerves. They helped a ton!”
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“Thanks for giving me the confidence to share my knowledge with my colleagues.”
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“I provide a workshop at every teacher in-service. I was so excited to get credit for it.”
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“I enjoyed the tips around successful PDs from other teachers.”
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“I loved the mix of videos, articles and tech integration. I loved the choice at the end to do PD on anything. The hardest part was deciding on a PD topic!”
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“I loved that I created a presentation for a PD that I plan on presenting at the start of the new year!”
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“I liked how easy this course was to navigate and how clear the assignments.”
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“The best part about the course was getting to work on a project that related to the course and my position simultaneously.”
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“I couldn’t have taken this course at a more perfect time, as I recently took on a new role, in a new district and needed to get teachers on board with an intervention process that the district is really wanting to develop this year. So this was my first PD that I have ever facilitated.”
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“I liked the Jamboard with all the useful tips/strategies!”
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“I enjoyed the video and reading and the time to work on a presentation.”
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“I liked the great videos and articles. They got me to think about the assignment that was tailored to my learning.”
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“This course helped me grow my confidence and learn helpful skills towards creating and giving professional development. Thank you!”