The Stride Professional Development Center wants to add value to you as a teacher or school leader; so, we have an entire course of nothing but free resources. Some of […]
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IntroductionI’m a first-generation educator in my family and I really love what I do. I have been teaching Fine Art for a virtual academy for the past 2 years. And
As a review of where we paused in discussing Backward Lesson Design, thus far, we shared the importance of identifying core concepts, determining a lesson’s big ideas, and figuring out what skills
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By leveraging Backward Lesson Design, teachers focus on student learning through a process of determining desired outcomes first. Then, teachers create the assessment strategies and, finally, the instructional or learning
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As is the case in every profession, teachers are aware that growth is crucial to their careers. They seek professional development that enhances their ability to instruct students, interact with
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Professional development is a critical component of teacher growth and effectiveness. It provides educators with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills, ultimately benefiting their students. However, the traditional one-size-fits-all
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Amid an ongoing national teacher shortage, tens of thousands of new teachers graduated this spring from schools of education and teacher prep programs across the country. These aspiring teachers will
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Even though Teacher Appreciation Week ended last Friday, the Stride Professional Development Center still wants to keep a focus on the amazing work teachers do every day during the year.
May 8 – 12 is recognized as national Teacher Appreciation Week, and teachers have worked so hard this year. To help, the Stride Professional Development Center has researched the best
Educators face many challenges daily. Those instructional challenges increase when they need to overcome non-academic matters. The effects of trauma are more widespread than we believe, so it is vitally
