Professional development

Administrator Tips, Professional Development

5 Ideas for Keeping Top Teachers

Although more money and better working conditions may help, many teachers who are considering leaving the profession are more interested in growing as professionals, collaborating, and making a broader effect on their schools and districts. Here are five ideas on how to bring those changes about in your own school.

Scott Sterling

Words of Wisdom to Live (and Teach) By from One Georgia Principal

Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Connie Yearwood about her elementary school’s implementation of Edmentum programs, and she dropped more than a few teaching truth bombs that really resonated with us. Here are a few words of wisdom that we wanted to share with you to inspire, motivate, and encourage you.

Madison Michell

5 Ways EdOptions Academy Teachers Use Video Conferencing to Make Virtual Learning Real

Last summer, Edmentum rolled out video conferencing software, powered by Zoom, for all of our EdOptions Academy students and educators and it’s been a game-changer. EdOptions Academy teachers have always prioritized relationship building, but the ability to easily connect via video is helping deepen student-teacher connections, improve teachers’ ability to provide intervention, and allow students to more quickly and fully get their questions answered.

Sarah Cornelius

The Teacher’s Reading List: 2019 Edition

We at Edmentum think it is a good time to bring back one of our favorite series of posts dedicated to helping teachers fill their reading lists with inspiring, insightful, or just plain entertaining books around topics dominating education today.

Scott Sterling

How Getting Out into the World Expands Our Perspective

A better approach to understanding educators? Get into the wild, where the users of our products roam free. In Edmentum’s case, that means spending time in classrooms and district offices.

Jason Scherschligt

[Scholarship Opportunity] Network and Learn with Peers at the Next Edmentum Educator Summit!

For the past year, we’ve been embarking on an entirely new adventure—the Ed

Sarah Cornelius

4 Tips to Help Older Students Avoid Testing Burnout

Teachers tend not to have much input on testing these days (otherwise, the last decade would have looked a lot different), so the best an educator can do is help support students as they run through this examination gauntlet. Here are things to keep in mind.

Scott Sterling

#EducatorFirst in Action: Connecting Two Pennsylvania Schools Pursuing Personalized Learning

Connecting good people with other good people is easy to do when you work with incredible educators every day.

Mike Zwanch

[Resource] Blended Learning: Fundamentals of the Planning Process

At its core, blended learning is designed to help personalize learning experiences for every student by effectively infusing technology into the teaching and learning process. This how-to workbook is designed to help you determine the most appropriate blended learning program for your school or district, build a plan for a successful rollout, and navigate the implementation process.

Brita Hammer

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