Participate and share: Poster 
In this session, we will unveil a transformative approach to professional learning and personalized coaching that bridges the gap between theory and classroom practice.
Attendees can expect to gain insights into an trailblazing blended professional learning program that empowers & incentivizes educators to authentically apply new researched-based strategies into their teaching practices. Our unique combination of professional learning paired with coaching offers a hands-on experience where participants explore diverse instructional strategies and discover how to harness technology's potential to foster engagement, relevance, and rigor in the classroom.
During this session, we will:
Share our proven model developed over 4 years of practice: Learn how our program combines purposeful technology integration, professional learning at the district level, and incentivizes individualized, non-evaluative coaching to create a dynamic and sustainable professional development experience through Professional Development Units (PDU’s).
Showcase impact & explore perspectives: Discover how educators who've completed our integrated PL and coaching program have enhanced student engagement and other measurable and relevant goals in their classrooms. We'll present concrete evidence and success stories to illustrate the tangible benefits. Hear directly from both educators and coaches who've undergone this transformative journey. Gain valuable insights into their experiences, challenges, and successes as they've used innovative instruction.
Provide actionable takeaways: Walk away with practical strategies and resources for planning & implementing a similar blended professional learning and coaching program in your own educational institution. Learn how to design lessons that actively engage students, promote collaborative learning, ignite creativity, and foster critical thinking skills, all while leveraging the power of technology and personalized coaching.
Note: Since this is a poster session without a formal presentation, the focus will be on interactive engagement and providing attendees with practical resources and insights they can apply in their educational institutions.
This session will focus on the following aspects of our professional learning program:
1: Program Overview
- What are Professional Development (PDU's) and PDU logistics
- Learn about our content planning process & course requirements
- Incentivized, non-evaluative coaching approach
2: Impact Showcase
- Impact of the program on student engagement and outcomes
- Concrete evidence and success stories from educators and coaches
- Testimonials and insights from participants
3: Actionable Takeaways
- Practical strategies and resources for implementing similar programs
- Examples of lesson design for active student engagement and fostering critical thinking using technology and personalized coaching.
- One-on-one and small-group conversations with presenters
- Digital resources, such as case studies, videos, and downloadable guides, will be available for attendees to explore and take away
While the vast majority of our supporting research is internal, below is a list of supporting articles to support the evidence-based ideas behind our implementation:
Darling-Hammond, L. (2017). Teacher education around the world: What can we learn from international practice? European Journal of Teacher Education, 40(3), 291-309.
Joyce, B., & Showers, B. (2002). Student achievement through staff development (3rd ed.). ASCD.
Christensen, C. M., Horn, M. B., & Staker, H. (2013). Is K-12 blended learning disruptive? An introduction to the theory of hybrids. Clayton Christensen Institute.
Johnson, L., Adams Becker, S., Cummins, M., Estrada, V., Freeman, A., & Ludgate, H. (2016). NMC/CoSN Horizon Report: 2016 K-12 Edition. New Media Consortium.
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