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shared by alyssaconcetta on 22 Jun 14 - No Cached

But, teachers can’t wait for districts to research, plan, and fund professional development days. As a result, grassroots efforts by teachers are gaining traction as the digital world enables them to connect and learn in new ways.  Teachers can no longer wait for their one or two days of professional development, they want their PD streaming. 
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Teachers are always thinking about teaching, but now their focus is on learning…their learning.
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Teacher accountability issues have brought teacher learning into hyper focus.
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Twitter, facebook, and the blogosphere are ripe with ideas for changing professional development models. 
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Teacher leaders can facilitate school based literacy teams. They can guide their colleagues in identifying areas of strength that can be capitalized on.
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These teacher leaders can direct teachers and administrators to the research and resources that can support faculty efforts in their ongoing professional development efforts.
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The days of the one-day drive by professional development workshops are over.  Professional learning has taken on new meaning and new forms. 
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shared by alyssaconcetta on 22 Jun 14 - No Cached

Nine studies show teachers that receive substantial professional development increase their students’ scores by 21 percentile points.
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Great PD can often come with a great price tag to match. The cost of a conference can be hundreds of dollars, not to mention the travel costs. While some conferences will cover your meals, you still have to figure in the price of exploring, parking at the airport, and those exhibit hall deals you can’t pass up. If you get sticker shock, it’s time to think about ways to fund your adventures.
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Education grants exist for nearly everything.
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Search for your interests and there is a grant to match — guaranteed.
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If the grant is for high school teachers, you will not get it teaching kindergarten. Don’t waste your time. Read the requirements and make sure your needs match.
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Explicitly say that you need this grant and why.
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If a grant says to write in 300 words, don’t use 302.
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Watch your grammar. You are an educator and no one will fund an illiterate teacher.
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Even if it isn’t asked for, find a chance to say that you are extending the learning to others. How can you share this information you learn with collegues? How can you take this opportunity and expand on it in your school?
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Showing that by paying for you they are reaching many more is important.
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Ask and You Shall Receive
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shared by alyssaconcetta on 12 Jun 14 - No Cached

Resources for professional development come in many forms; Collaboration, Organizations, Publications, and Education.
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I was quick to develop a network of other professionals that were also just starting out as a support team. I also developed a good relationship with a few other professionals who had been teaching for years. These professional relationships gave me a network of people to turn to for professional advice, input, and to bounce a few ideas off of. This is the most important place to go for professional development. It’s free and it’s the most helpful resource there is.
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Educating yourself for p
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rofessional development goes way beyond college courses. The most significant training I’ve recieved comes from conferences and workshops. These events are recurring opportunities for me to hear some of the best people in the profession share their secrets.
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