{"product_id":"building-a-strong-department-professional-development","title":"Building a Strong Department - Professional Development","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding a Strong Department – World Language Professional Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA strong World Language department is one that pursues shared, well-defined goals using research-informed strategies, while honoring the autonomy and professional skills of the teachers that make up the department. An effective department supports learners by supporting their teachers in goal-setting, vertical alignment, curriculum development, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth. In a healthy department, teachers support and learn from each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat This Professional Development Session Covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis session shares…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eresearch-informed principles for department-wide goal-setting and curriculum planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003ecommon ground that colleagues with disparate teaching philosophies can use as a starting point for collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003etools for self-evaluation and peer evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003epractical strategies for ongoing professional growth as a department\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho This Session Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis professional development session is designed for World Language departments embarking on one or more of these processes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003evertical alignment of courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003ewriting or adopting curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eimplementing Acquisition-Driven Instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eincreasing peer-to-peer support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a 90-minute virtual session for as many participants as you would like to include.\u003c\/strong\u003e After you add this item to your cart and either check out or request a quote, Teacher's Discovery will contact you to arrange a time that works for your group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll Teacher’s Discovery professional development sessions are designed and facilitated by veteran teachers and trainers led by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teachersdiscovery.com\/pages\/justin-slocum-bailey-1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJustin Slocum Bailey\u003c\/a\u003e, Director of Teacher Training. Effective teaching involves identifiable, learnable skills that the team is excited to help you hone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTeacher’s Discovery is all about helping teachers grow their skills and provide their students with top-notch instruction and materials. Because ongoing professional growth is essential for a robust World Language program, Teacher’s Discovery offers a variety of training options focused on high-leverage, research-informed, classroom-tested strategies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teacher's Discovery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54477742670008,"sku":"PD1025","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/8516\/6008\/files\/BuildingaStrongDepartmentsquareproductimage1.png?v=1792522120","url":"https:\/\/teachersdiscovery.com\/products\/building-a-strong-department-professional-development","provider":"Teacher's Discovery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}