Staff Development

Websites:
 Teacher Channel
Minnesota Department of Education
The Danielson Group
 PBS TeacherLine
   Intel - Teach Elements  - Online  Professional Development Courses
ASCD Free Webinars
        Collaborize Classroom

Teacher and Principal Evaluation Overview
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Professional Development

Professional Development opportunities will be designed to help teachers develop teaching practices that integrate high-quality instruction, rigorous curriculum and technology.  Professional development will embrace a collaborative professional culture that supports teacher quality, performance and effectiveness.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING IS A CONTINUOUS-IMPROVEMENT PROCESS

The fundamental goal of professional development at Aitkin Public Schools is to improve student learning by:

• Refining the quality of classroom instruction
  
• Enabling individuals to grow professionally
  
• Introducing teachers to practical applications of           research-based strategies
  
• Assisting teachers in implementing new technology and teaching strategies aligned with the Minnesota Academic Standards.