Teacher-to-Teacher
Initiative
The U.S. Department of Education is now providing teachers with the opportunity
to receive free professional development through programs available online
through the following website
http://www.paec.org/teacher2teacher/. These programs allow teachers to view sessions from recent
Teacher-to-Teacher workshops. After teachers view each session, they will be
given the opportunity to complete an assessment and participate in
implementation activities.Completing all activities provided would take approximately 10 hours. Print and complete this form to accompany the documentation for Professional Development credit.
English / Language Arts
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Looking at Vocabulary
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Reading in the Content Areas: It's Just Different
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Examining Student Work: Protocol for Improving Reading Instruction
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Monitoring Comprehension
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Building Fluency: Do It Well & Do It Right
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Feedback: A Powerful Tool for Raising Student Achievement in Language Arts
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Phonics: The Building Blocks of Early Reading
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Beginning to Write
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Phonemic Awareness
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Writing in Content Areas: Understanding Content
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Differentiating Instruction in a High School Inclusion Setting
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Writing at High Levels in the Intermediate Grades
Math/Science
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Taking the "Dense" Out of Density
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Feedback: A Powerful Tool for Raising Student Achievement in Mathematics & Science
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Patterns to Symbols: Algebra
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Developing Computational Fluency in Addition & Subtraction
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Standards-Based Differentiated Math
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Using Technology to Enhance Algebra Instruction
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Early Steps Count: Teaching Arithmetic to Prepare Students for Algebra
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Measurement & Geometry: Building Conceptual Understanding in Young Children
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Science & CSI: Weaving Science & Math Into Lessons That Teach Kids To Think
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Linear Equations: A Hands-on Method for Teaching the Connections Among Equations, Tables, & Graphs
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Got the "H.O.T.S." for Inquiry?
Additional Subjects
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NCLB Basics for Teachers & Principals
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Building Teacher Leaders
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Standards-Based Education & Student Report Cards
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Exciting Teachers & Improving Student Achievement with Standards-Based Assessment Data
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Turning Data Into Information
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Differentiated Instruction
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Maximizing Instructional Time Through Positive Behavior Strategies
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Use the Relate Think Sheet: A Cognitive Strategy for Inclusion Classrooms
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Got History? Effective Practices
How much does a workshop cost?
Participating in the Teacher-to-Teacher courses is free. It is just another way the U.S. Department of Education is supporting teachers to achieve the goals of the No Child Left Behind Act.
What subjects and grades will be covered by the Teacher to Teacher workshops?
The Teacher-to-Teacher workshops are primarily geared towards K-8 teachers and their principals. However, teachers of all grades, subjects, and student populations will benefit from the Teacher-to-Teacher workshops.
Why use Teacher-to-Teacher workshops?
The Teacher-to-Teacher workshops empower teachers by showing real-world examples
of how scientifically based research can be successfully translated into
classroom practice and by providing effective ways of using data to inform
instruction. The workshop presenters are exemplary teachers who share strategies
they have used to close the achievement gap and help all children learn and
progress.
What if I don't have access to Dish Network or a computer at home to access the online video?
You have three options for online courses that require high speed internet access or Dish Network:
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To watch the Teacher-to-Teacher videos on-line, you must have high speed internet access and the latest version of Windows Media Player on your computer.
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If you are already a DISH Network customer, then you have free access to the Florida Education Channel through your subscription package. However, you may need an additional dish to receive the channel at your home or school. To find out how, call your local DISH retailer or go to www.dishnetwork.com
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The information on the T2T website provides course objectives, activities, assessments, and resources to assist you in documenting your participation in the course; however, you may also need to meet local requirements such as obtaining prior approval from your local professional development office if you want your credit to apply towards renewal of your teaching certificate or other professional credentials.
What do I have to do and how many Professional License Renewal credits can I receive for each course?
For every Teacher-to-Teacher course there is an:
- After viewing a T2T video course
you will complete an assessment. You will be shown a link to download a
certificate of completion that you may use to submit to your local staff or
professional development director for possible in-service credit of 2
hours of work;
however, you must complete the other activities in order
to receive the additional 8 hours of credit.
To maximize your participation in the T2T program, participants will complete the follow-up activities offered for each video course. These activities, which give you the opportunity to apply the course information in the classroom, can be downloaded from the course menu. You earn additional hour of credit for completing each follow-up activities.
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