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Professional Development
Teacher Professional Growth
Algebra I Online Professional Development Modules
The Algebra I ONLINE Professional Development Modules are part of a coordinated set of learning experiences for teachers of algebra that will provide the vehicle for mathematics teachers to comprehensively evaluate and improve their mathematics content knowledge, skills' sets, and instructional practices. The Algebra I Online Professional Development Modules will be specifically designed to assist teachers with preparing students for success on the Algebra I End-of-Course Exam.
Modules include:
1. Notion of a Variable
2. Rates of Change—Part 1
3. Multiple Representations (with input/output relationships)
4. Role of Functions (with input/output relationships)
5. Slope—Part 1
6. Rates of Change—Part 2
7. Slope—Part 2
8. Solving Systems of Equations
9. Measurement
10. Permutations and Combinations
11. Measures of Central Tendency
Target Audience: Teachers of Algebra I and teachers of those mathematics courses that immediately precede Algebra I (i.e. middle grade math teachers)
CLUs/Credits: Individuals who successfully complete all modules are eligible for fifteen (15) Continuting Learning Units (CLUs). These CLUs may be applied toward re-licensure requirements and No Child Left Behind HOUSE requirements. An individual's school district gives final approval for awarding of CLUs. Note: Participants must complete the entire course and the culminating project.
Length: 4-5 weeks per module
| For more information contact: |
| Ernise Singleton |
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Education Technology Consultant
ernise.singleton@la.gov
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225.342.5173
225.342.7367 Fax
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Topics for Algebra Leaders and Instructors (TALI)
The ONLINE course is designed to provide teachers with effective instructional strategies for implementing the Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) when teaching Algebra I, an awareness of Algebra I topics and issues, opportunities to explore ways instructional technology can be used to support student achievement, and instructional learning activities that will give teachers a better understanding of the content and methods of the Algebra I class. The course targets middle and high school teachers who want to improve their content understanding of the three math strands: (1) algebra, (2) patterns, relations, and functions, and (3) data analysis. Successful completion of this course should give teachers some background for the PRAXIS Middle School Mathematics Test in their efforts to meet the NCLB and State requirements of Highly Qualified status. A participant in this course will have access to online and offline Algebra resources that will enable an increase in his or her understanding of the mathematics content needed to teach Algebra I.
Targeted Audience: All teachers of Algebra I and teachers of those mathematics courses that immediately precede Algebra I. Note: Algebra I Comprehensive Curriculum lessons will be covered, not middle school math topics.
CLUs/Credits: Individuals who successfully complete the TALI online course are eligible for forty-five (45) continuing learning units (CLUs). These CLUs may be applied toward relicensure requirements and No Child Left Behind HOUSE requirements. An individual's school district gives final approval for the awarding of the CLUs. Also, if possible, the course MAY be taken for 3 graduate credits. The anticipated tuition cost for graduate credits is $525 plus $25 application fee. Contact Ernise Singleton at ernise.singleton@la.gov to determine if graduate credit is available.
Length: 8 weeks
| For more information contact: |
| Ernise Singleton |
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Education Technology Consultant
ernise.singleton@la.gov
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225.342.5173
225.342.7367 Fax
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Algebra I Comprehensive Curriculum Awareness Workshop
The FACE-TO-FACE Algebra I Comprehensive Curriculum Awareness Workshop for mathematics teachers is designed to build greater awareness and understanding of the Algebra I Comprehensive Curriculum. Teachers will collaboratively complete sample insturctional activities and appropriate classroom assessments aligned to Louisiana's Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs). Additionally, participants will explore instructional strategies and technologies for problem solving in an Algebra I classrooom to promote conceptual learning.
Targeted Audience: All teachers of Algebra I and teachers of those mathematics courses that immediately precede Algebra I. Note: Algebra I Comprehensive Curriculum lessons will be covered, not middle school math topics.
CLUs/Credits: Individuals who successfully complete the workshop are eligible for twelve (12) continuing learning units (CLUs). These CLUs may be applied toward re-licensure requirements and No Child Left Behind HOUSE requirements. An individual's school district gives final approval for the awarding of the CLUs.
Length: 2 days
| For more information contact: |
| Ernise Singleton |
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Education Technology Consultant
ernise.singleton@la.gov
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225.342.5173
225.342.7367 Fax
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Bridging the Gap: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Introduction
This ONLINE introductory course is designed to aid general and special educators to improve educational outcomes for all learners. In this course, educators will use technology, including technology with universal design principles and assistive technology devices, to maximize accessibility to the general education curriculum for children with disabilities.
Targeted Audience: General and special educators
Length: 6 weeks
| For more information contact: |
| Rebecca Green |
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Education Program Consultant
rebecca.green@la.gov
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225.342.6259
225.342.7367 Fax
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Universal Design for Learning - Math
In this ONLINE course, educators focus on the use of technology to support learning mathematics following the principles and standards recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
PREREQUISITE: Bridging the Gap: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Introduction
Targeted Audience: General and special education teachers
Lenght: 6 weeks
| For more information contact: |
| Rebecca Green |
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Education Program Consultant
rebecca.green@la.gov
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225.342.6259
225.342.7367 Fax
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Universal Design for Learning - Language
In this ONLINE course, educators will focus on the use of technology to support reading and literacy strategies.
PREREQUISITE: Bridging the Gap: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Introduction
Targeted Audience: General and special education teachers
Length: 6 weeks
| For more information contact: |
| Rebecca Green |
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Education Program Consultant
rebecca.green@la.gov
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225.342.6259
225.342.7367 Fax
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Special Education Seminar - Effective Collaboration
In this ONLINE course, educators work effectively with parents, professionals, paraprofessionals, and others in the school and community to help students with disabilities achieve their IEP goals.
Targeted Audience: General and special education teachers
Length: 4 weeks
| For more information contact: |
| Rebecca Green |
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Education Program Consultant
rebecca.green@la.gov
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225.342.6259
225.342.7367 Fax
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Special Education Seminar - Professional Practice
In this ONLINE course, educators gain a better understanding of educational laws and policies, and continue to improve professional practice.
Targeted Audience: General and special education teachers
Length: 4 weeks
| For more information contact: |
| Rebecca Green |
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Education Program Consultant
rebecca.green@la.gov
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225.342.6259
225.342.7367 Fax
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Targeting Special Education Certificaiton (TSEC)
This course is in the pilot stage and open only to certain districts at this time.
This FACE-TO-FACE course provides support for new special education teachers to become certified. Four support sessions are provided which cover topics such as certification/PRAXIS resources, IEP information, behavior/classroom management, instructional strategies, curriculum-based assessment/measurement, communicating with parents, co-teaching, integrating technology into instruction, and evaluations.
Targeted Audience: New special education teachers
Length: 8 months
| For more information contact: |
| Rebecca Green |
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Education Program Consultant
rebecca.green@la.gov
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225.342.6259
225.342.7367 Fax
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National Board Certification Subsidy Program
This professional development is offered to eligible subsidy candidate teachers around the State.
Writing seminars and monthly meetings are provided which cover topics such as descriptive and analytical writing, candidate guidelines and time management, practical and technical tips on videoing, reviewing portfolio entries, analysis of student work, submitting the portfolio, and assessment center guidance.
Targeted Audience: Certified teachers with 3 years of experience
Length: 11 months
Click below for more information on the National Board Certificaiton for Teachers Program - Louisiana Initiative
Louisiana Initiative
| For more information contact: |
| Andrea Farmer |
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Education Prgram Consultant 2
andrea.farmer@la.gov
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225.342.0926
225.342.7367 Fax
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Professional Growth Should Be Encouraged and Applauded
The Division of Professional Development facilitates a variety of recognition programs that honor outstanding Louisiana K-12 educators and serve as incentive for all teachers to follow their example.
Select the link below for more information on recognition programs for Louisiana educators.
Recognition Programs
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Upcoming Professional Development
The Division of Professional Development, Individual Teacher Professional Growth is working on providing NEW and REVISED professional development courses/modules for the State's educators.
UNDER REVISION
1. Grade-Level Expectations Education Module (GLEEM)
2. Effective Instructional Technology (EIT) - Introduction
3. Effective Instructional Technology (EIT) - Building a Portfolio of Exemplars
NEW
1. Problem Solving Numeracy Module -
This ONLINE course is designed to improve a teacher’s ability to analyze a student’s work in problem solving to obtain information about the student’s mathematical thinking and sophistication, including where the student may be going wrong in problem solving, i.e. the plan or algorithm for calculation or the student’s approach in the calculation process – Module is in planning stage - (for grades K-4)
2. Mathematical Literacy Module -
This ONLINE course is designed to improve a teacher’s ability to teach mathematical concepts such as estimating, interpreting data, reasoning (numerical, graphical and geometric), and communicating using mathematical terms and ideas - Module is in planning stage - (for grades K-4)
3. Senior Applications in Englsh -
In this ONLINE and FACE-TO-FACE course, educators will learn how to teach Senior Applications in English which covers topics such as practicing good habits, exploring your identity, focusing on survival, learning life lessons, practicing citizenship, living in a community, becoming an adult and finding connections – Module is in planning stage.
4. Math Essentials -
In this ONLINE and FACE-TO-FACE course, educators will learn how to teach Math Essentials which covers topics such as ratio and proportions, probability, statistics, topics in geometry, linear functions, step, piecewise and absolute value functions, quadratic functions and other math topics – Module is in planning stage.
5. English II Online Modules-
These ONLINE modules will be specifically designed to assist teachers with preparing students for success on the English II End-of-Course Exam - Modules are in planning stage.
| For more information contact: |
| Lisa Brochard |
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Section Leader
lisa.brochard@la.gov
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225.342.3498
225.342.7367 Fax
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