Participate and share: Poster 
Purpose: The purpose of this professional development is to empower school leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively use choice boards to develop professional development opportunities for teachers. It aims to provide school leaders with a versatile tool for designing personalized and inclusive learning experiences that cater to various learning styles and needs. Additionally, it seeks to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional agency among educators, aligning with current educational standards and trends.
Objectives:
Introduce Choice Boards: Familiarize educators with the concept of choice boards, explaining their potential in enhancing not only teachers engagement during professional development, but also as a tool for student engagement and addressing diverse learning styles.
Design Proficiency: Develop educators' competence in creating choice boards, teaching them to design effective, visually appealing, and user-friendly options that align with curricular goals.
Customization for Learning Styles: Teach educators how to adapt choice boards to cater to different learning styles, ensuring inclusivity in the learning process.
Technology Integration: Equip educators with the skills to incorporate digital tools and resources effectively within choice boards, promoting digital literacy and technological innovation. We will showcase how we used tools like Canva and Airtable to organize professional learning opportunities for teachers.
Collaborative Learning: Encourage collaboration among educators, fostering a community of practice where they can share choice board strategies, resources, and successes.
Alignment with Standards: Ensure that educators understand how choice boards align with educational standards and trends, such as the ISTE Standards for Students and Educators.
Student-Centered Approach: Promote a student-centered approach to teaching by emphasizing how choice boards can enhance student agency, self-directed learning, and motivation.
Inclusive Education: Highlight the role of choice boards in fostering inclusivity and addressing the diverse needs of all learners, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities.
Practical Implementation: Provide educators with practical guidance on implementing choice boards as a tool for professional development, including assessment strategies, monitoring progress, and gathering feedback.
I. Introduction
A. Welcome and Session Overview
B. Setting the Context: The Role of Choice Boards for Teacher Professional Development
C. Importance of Addressing Diverse Learning Styles and Reluctant Teachers
II. Understanding Choice Boards
A. What Are Choice Boards?
B. Benefits and Pedagogical Significance
C. Alignment with Educational Standards and Trends
III. Designing Effective Choice Boards
A. Elements of a Choice Board
B. Visual Design and User-Friendly Layout
C. Customization for Learning Styles
IV. Integrating Technology
A. Incorporating Digital Tools and Resources (Canva and Airtable)
B. Interactive Examples and Demonstrations
V. Collaboration and Sharing
A. Building a Community of Practice
B. Peer Collaboration: Sharing Strategies and Resources
C. Collective Problem-Solving
VI. Fostering Professional Agency
A. Autonomy in Designing Learning Experiences
B. Promoting Teacher Leadership Skills
C. Personalizing Professional Learning
VII. Implementing Choice Boards for Professional Learning
A. Practical Strategies for Integration
B. Monitoring Progress
C. Gathering Feedback
VIII. Inclusivity and Student-Centered Learning
A. Addressing Diverse Needs and Backgrounds
B. Encouraging Student Agency and Self-Directed Learning
C. Promoting Motivation and Engagement
IX. Assessment and Evaluation
A. Assessing Learning Outcomes
B. Adjustments and Continuous Improvement
C. Measuring the Impact of Choice Boards
X. Q&A and Discussion
A. Addressing Participant Questions and Concerns
B. Sharing Insights and Experiences
XI. Networking and Connections
A. Opportunity for Participants to Connect and Share Contacts
B. Sharing Additional Resources and Materials
Nagoski, E., & Nagoski, A. (2019). Burnout: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle. Ballantine Books.
Aguilar, E., & Cohen, L. (2022). The PD book: 7 habits that transform professional development (1st ed.). Wiley.
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