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Ongoing Professional Learning
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Foundational Research |
Teacher Professional Development: It’s Not an Event, It’s a Process |
This research based document outlines three crucial aspects of professional development—context, content, and process. It supports ongoing development, rather than onetime events. |
Training material, Article or Research Brief |
Document |
Elementary K-2, Middle 6-8, Elementary 3-5, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education, Early childhood PK |
District administrators, Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, Early childhood educator or advocate, Adult educator |
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Foundational Research |
Professional Development for Teachers of Reading: An Overview |
This article chronicles the history of professional development in schools. The overview spans from the 1800’s to present day. |
Article or Research Brief |
Document |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Early childhood PK, Adult Education |
School administrators, Classroom educators, District administrators, School staff, Early childhood educator or advocate, Adult educator |
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Foundational Research |
Maine's Training and Development Quality Standards |
Maine created a set of five quality standards for professional development. This page describes each of those standards |
Curriculum standard |
Website, Text/HTML |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Early childhood PK, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, District administrators, School staff, Early childhood educator or advocate, Adult educator |
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Foundational Research |
SEDL: Professional Learning Communities |
This website is a collection of resources pertaining to Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). It includes an introduction to the concept and related research. |
Training material, Article or Research Brief |
Website, Text/HTML |
Elementary K-2, Early childhood PK, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education, Early childhood PK |
Classroom educators, School administrators, Early childhood educator or advocate, Adult educator, Librarian |
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Foundational Research |
Key Themes from the Literature (PLCs) |
This mini literature review outlines the research based key themes pertaining to PLCs It focuses on a set of guiding questions. |
Training material, Article or Research Brief |
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Early childhood PK, Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, District administrators, School administrators, Family literacy educator, Early childhood educator or advocate, Adult educator, Librarian |
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Teacher Development Plans |
Missouri Department of Education: Individual Development Plans & Logs |
The Missouri Department of Education created and distributed this research-based toolkit. It outlines the professional development requirements and includes sample personal plans for teachers to use. It also includes a cost measure and a timeline of events. |
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Early childhood PK, Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, District administrators, Early childhood educator or advocate, Adult educator, Librarian, Family literacy educator |
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Planning Professional Learning Opportunities: Reflecting on Needs |
Planning for Professional Development: National School Board Association: Questions for Reflection |
This website lists guiding questions for stakeholders to consider when planning and implementing professional development. The questions will spark reflection and discussion to plan effective professional development. |
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Early childhood PK, Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, District administrators, Early childhood educator or advocate, Adult educator, Librarian, Family literacy educator |
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Grades K-12 |
Planning Professional Learning Opportunities: Effective Planning |
Vermont Department of Education: A Guide for Increasing the Effectiveness of Professional Development |
This recently released document outlines how schools and districts can increase the effectiveness of professional development. It includes resources and guided steps to take when planning professional development. |
Application or tool, Article or Research Brief |
Document |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12 |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators |
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Planning Professional Learning Opportunities: Effective Planning |
Worksheets for Planning Effective Professional Development |
This series of worksheets guides stakeholders through the process of reflecting on current practice, using the information to plan professional development, and reflecting on the process. |
(Saved in folder on computer) |
Training material, Application or tool |
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Early childhood PK, Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, Early childhood educator or advocate, Adult educator |
Adult Learners |
Professional Learning Opportunities |
State of Maine Adult Learning Opportunities |
The State of Maine sponsors a website specific to literacy learning opportunities for adults. There are several resources and contacts listed on the website for interested users. |
Application or tool, Article or Research Brief, Training material |
Website, Text/HTML |
Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, Adult educator |
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Adult |
Professional Learning Opportunities |
Maine Department of Education Professional Development Opportunities |
This link connects to the Maine DOE portal for resources and professional development opportunities in the area of adult learning. |
Organization or program, Training material, Application or tool |
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Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, Adult educator |
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Grades K-Adult |
Professional Learning Opportunities |
Maine Department of Education: Outlining the Cycle of Professional Development for Educators |
This website describes the cycle of educator professional development in the State of Maine. Resources pertaining to educator professional development can be found on this page. |
Organization or program, Training material, Application or tool |
Website, Text/HTML |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, Adult educator |
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Grades K-Adult |
Professional Learning Opportunities |
Maine Department of Education: Professional Development Learning Framework |
The State of Maine Professional Development Learning Framework is available on this website. |
Organization or program, Training material |
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Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, Adult educator |
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Foundational Research and Resources |
Literacy Information and Communication System |
This is an online resource for professional development, research, and program locators. |
Organization or program, Repository, Training material |
Website |
Early childhood PK, Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Higher Education, Adult Education, Lifelong |
Classroom educators, Parents or family members, School administrators, School staff, School board, Community members, Higher Education , Business |
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Grades K-Adult |
Professional Learning Opportunities |
State of Maine Cross Discipline Literacy Development |
The Maine Department of Education hosts a Cross Discipline Literacy Network. This website provides information and resources pertaining to cross content literacy. |
Organization or program, Training material, Application or tool, Application or tool |
Website, Text/HTML |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, Adult educator |
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Birth-Age 5 |
Resources for Implementation |
Head Start |
The Head Start website provides resources for school readiness, research and reporting, and training. |
Organization or program |
Website |
Early childhood PK, Elementary K-2 |
Classroom educators, Parents or family members, School administrators, District administrators, Librarian, Parents or family members, Community members, Early childhood educator or advocate |
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Adult Learners |
Opportunities for Families & Communities |
Maine Adult Education Literacy Courses |
This page on the State of Maine Adult Education site contains a list of courses related to literacy |
Organization or program, Repository |
Website |
Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, Parents or family members, School administrators, District administrators, Community members, Early childhood educator or advocate, Librarian |
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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Understanding PLCs |
Professional Learning Communities Video |
Rick DuFour, an original creator of Professional Learning Communities, speaks about the importance of PLCs and how these groups can benefit teachers and students alike. |
Training material |
Video |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Adult educator |
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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Team Protocols |
National School Reform Faculty: Learning Communities Resource List |
This website lists links and resources related to creating effective learning communities. It includes many topics such as goal setting, meeting protocols, and more. |
Organization or program, Training material, Application or tool |
Website, Text/HTML |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Adult educator, Librarian |
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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Team Protocols |
Responsive Facilitation |
This is a checklist for responsive facilitation. These indicators give facilitators things to consider when leading groups or meetings. |
Training material, Application or tool |
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Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Adult educator, Librarian |
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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Team Protocols |
Pocket Guide to Probing Questions |
This guide describes clarifying and probing questions, including examples of each. These questions can be used in conjunction with Professional Learning Communities. |
Application or tool |
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Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Adult educator, Librarian |
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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Team Protocols |
Facilitating Learning, Logistics, and Longevity |
This resource examines learning, logistics, and longevity using a Venn diagram to illustrate the ideal balance between the three concepts. When done in conjunction with one another, these actions can improve teaching and learning. |
Training material |
Document |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Adult educator, Librarian |
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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Team Protocols |
Focus and Framing Questions |
This link includes an exercise for teams or communities to use. It begins with reflection about a dilemma or problem, and ends with focus and framing questions to better define the underlying issue. |
Application or tool |
Document |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Adult educator, Librarian |
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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Team Protocols |
What? So What? Now What? |
This resource introduces participants to the idea of using protocols. The process described focuses on using specific questions to elicit information. This is one method to use with Professional Learning Communities. |
Application or tool |
Document |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Adult educator, Librarian |
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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Team Protocols |
Success Analysis Protocol |
This analysis protocol guides participants through the process of identifying and evaluating best practices. It is designed to be used with small groups or PLCs. |
Training material, Application or tool |
Document |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Adult educator, Librarian |
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Professional Development Organizations |
International Reading Association (IRA) |
The International Reading Association provides research, resources, tools, and interactive learning opportunities for interested participants. Each state or region has its own chapter to provide additional support close to home. |
Organization or program, Training material |
Website, Text/HTML |
Early childhood PK, Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Higher Education, Adult Education, Lifelong |
Classroom educators, Parents or family members, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Community members, Early childhood educator or advocate, Adult educator, Family literacy educator, Higher Education , Librarian |
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Grades 6-12 |
Professional Development Organizations |
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) |
The National Council of Teachers of English strives to improve English and language arts instruction and learning. Webinars, onsite training meetings, research publications and other tools are used to professional development to teachers. There are resources for all ages, but a special focus is given to grades 6-12. |
Organization or program, Training material |
Website, Text/HTML |
Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Higher Education, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, Parents or family members, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Community members, Adult educator, Higher Education , Librarian |
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Birth-Pre-K |
Professional Development Organizations |
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) |
This organization focuses on improving educational opportunities for young children. The website provides a vast array of research, resources and tools for parents and practitioners. Webinars and in-person conferences are offered as well. |
Organization or program, Training material |
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Early childhood PK |
Classroom educators, Parents or family members, School administrators, Community members, Early childhood educator or advocate, Librarian |
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Professional Development Organizations |
National Governors Association (NGA) |
The National Governors Association releases statements about literacy and learning on relevant topics, including but not limited to adolescent literacy, the Common Core State Standards, and educational reform. Interested users can search the website for the latest information released by the NGA. |
Organization or program, Article or Research Brief |
Website, Text/HTML |
Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Higher Education, Adult Education |
Classroom educators, Parents or family members, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Community members, Adult educator, Family literacy educator, Family literacy educator, Librarian |
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Professional Development Organizations |
ASCD: Learn, Teach, Lead |
ASCD is an organization dedicated to educational leadership at all levels. The website provides research materials, learning opportunities, and tools to improve literacy instruction and curriculum. |
Organization or program, Training material |
Website, Text/HTML |
Early childhood PK, Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Middle 6-8, Secondary 9-12, Higher Education, Adult Education, Lifelong |
Classroom educators, Parents or family members, School administrators, School staff, District administrators, School board, Community members, Early childhood educator or advocate, Adult educator, Family literacy educator, Higher Education , Librarian |
9/18/12
