This may be stating the obvious, but education is most effective when students are consistently in school and learning. Unfortunately, chronic absenteeism from school—which increased dramatically during the pandemic—continues to be a nationwide crisis.
Underperforming schools often require significant changes to achieve their goals. School transformation is a process that involves thorough analysis, observation, and assessment of a school’s strengths and challenges, followed by an implementation plan to improve in all areas.
Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) November has graced us with its warm hues and the whisper of autumn's transformation, and your Long Island PD Resource Center newsletter is right there with it! We are thrilled to commence this month with a renewed focus on educational enrichment. From workshops that have kindled your teaching passions to the upcoming events and invaluable resources awaiting your exploration, November promises to be a rewarding experience that you'll want to be part of. Let's embark on this season of growth, knowledge, and collaboration together. In this month's edition: Workshop Review: [...]
Education hasn’t looked the same since the pandemic as new approaches and innovations make their way into classrooms around the world. One of those approaches, which remains quite popular and effective today, is blended learning.
Did you know that more than 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck? When this is the case, how do people set themselves up for long-term financial security?
Tutoring is extra academic learning and support that can be delivered by a teacher, other school staff, an experienced peer, or a professional tutor.
Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) Welcome, Lifelong Learners, to the October Edition! October has arrived with its vibrant leaves and a symphony of colors, and so has your Long Island PD Resource Center newsletter! We're delighted to kick off this autumn month with a burst of educational energy. From unforgettable workshops that have ignited your passion for teaching to the exciting events, resources, and invaluable insights we have in store, October is set to be an enriching experience you won't want to miss. Let's dive into this season of growth, knowledge, and collaboration together. In this [...]
Balancing teacher workload and maximizing the outcomes of PD--to create immediate impact, lasting skills, educator engagement--requires a thoughtful approach I vividly remember 20 years ago when I first entered the education field as an elementary school teacher. My lifelong career dream became a reality as I proudly entered my classroom, ready to nurture and positively impact young minds. Also memorable was that it didn’t take long to recognize I was missing key training and resources that could help make me a more effective educator. I approached this realization with optimism, eager to learn and grow, reaching out for the support [...]
Webinar EmpowerU: Reimagined Student Mental Wellness Support October 12, 2023 | 2:00 PM EST Hosted By: Katie Dorn, Co-Founder, EmpowerU Watch this webinar to learn how EmpowerU, FullBloom’s newest service offering, can effectively help your students build resilience and self-regulation skills with a low lift from your school support staff. More than 93% of students who complete EmpowerU make a dramatic shift to improved behaviors, well-being, motivation, and academic success. EmpowerU helps students increase persistence and build resilience skills by pairing interactive daily lessons with 1:1 support from highly trained coaches through EmpowerU’s online [...]
Webinar Catapult Learning Holistic PD: Strategies for District Leaders to Equip and Empower Today’s Educators Presented by District Administration Originally Held: October 17, 2023 | 2pm-3pm ET Watch Webinar Recording Today’s district leaders face a daunting array of challenges, from addressing pandemic learning loss, to complying with inclusion mandates and improving teacher retention rates. Additionally, student behavioral challenges and low levels of engagement hinder both student and educator success. Taking a more holistic approach to professional development can equip and empower educators to address all student needs and challenges at scale, no matter how complex, whether they [...]
