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Indispensable Instructional Designers at Professional Schools 

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ID Benefits While traditionally associated with K-12, higher ed, and the corporate world, IDs can bring transformative benefits to professional schools (programs offering terminal degrees for a specific profession) and support faculty in their endeavors to innovate and engage students. The word selective is important.

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Professional Learning Communities: A Meaningful Approach to Faculty Professional Development

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Teaching and learning is the fundamental mission of educational institutions and researchers have documented that the right levels of continuous and job-embedded professional learning opportunities will improve the quality of teaching and learning. On common ground: The power of professional learning communities. References: DuFour, R.,

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Empowering Leadership: A Guide for School Principals

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In the dynamic world of education, effective leadership is the cornerstone of a thriving school environment. Drawing inspiration from renowned leadership expert John Maxwell, this guide explores actionable strategies to enhance your leadership skills and foster a positive school culture.

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Professional Learning Communities: A Meaningful Approach to Faculty Professional Development

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Teaching and learning is the fundamental mission of educational institutions and researchers have documented that the right levels of continuous and job-embedded professional learning opportunities will improve the quality of teaching and learning. On common ground: The power of professional learning communities. References: DuFour, R.,

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

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This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices. Joseph University, and a CAEL certification from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Ultimately, student learning is impacted.

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Getting started with professional development

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It got me thinking about professional activity as it relates to tenure (or in Salisbury University’s case for librarians, permanent status). I am not someone who comes from a family of academics; I distinctly remember getting “librarian” on one of those career profiles in high school, and immediately thinking, “Oh, no.

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UC Irvine to Launch Pre-Health Professional Development Program to Support Students from Underserved Communities

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The University of California, Irvine, will launch an interdisciplinary, pre-health professional development program, which aims to support students from underserved communities interested in healthcare careers. Dr. Belinda Campos UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways (UCPPP) – it is receiving funding from a five-year, $3.6