Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook: Spring 2008

March 10, 2010

Spring 2008

Vol. 01, Issue 02

News & Notes

This issue of the Teacher Sourcebook looks at professional development in a literal sense, exploring ways teachers can grow and feel greater satisfaction and effectiveness in their careers.

Teacher Coaches Find a Growing Role

Districts are turning to on-site coaches to enhance instruction and improve student achievement.

Support Lacking for New Teachers

Contrary to popular wisdom, new teachers’ biggest job complaint is not low pay.

Wanted: Growth Opportunties

If you think your career is lagging behind your neighbor’s, well, you might be right.

Making Online PD Work

Tips for setting up effective online teacher-learning programs.

Avoid Learning Community Burnout

Tips on keeping professional learning teams energized.

Topping Teacher Anxiety: Parents

Parents are the leading cause of stress for teachers, according to recent research.

Nice Work If You Can Get It ...

Teachers working in refurbished high schools in North Carolina have a greater sense of job satisfaction than their peers in traditional high schools in the state, according to a recent study.

Web Sites To Know

Online resources for teachers looking to deepen their practice and extend their reach.

Features

Embracing Your Practice

Author and 31-year educator Coleen Armstrong says making connections with students and colleagues is the key to a vital teaching career.

Supporting Teachers' Success

Intensive mentoring and staff development in a long-troubled California system is giving educators a chance to succeed.

Career Intelligence

Veteran educators address questions about career opportunities and challenges in teaching.

Research

What Second-Stage Teachers Want

A new research initiative examines the career needs of teachers who've made it beyond the crucial three-year mark.

Empowering Teachers

A researcher seeks teachers' input on how to improve their working environments.

Bookshelf

Selected books on teacher career growth and change.

Databank

Exclusive data on state policies on the teaching profession and teachers' perceptions of their working environments.

Calendar

Professional Development Events

A selection of workshops, seminars, and conferences from April 2008 through December 2008.

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