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resources regarding administrator, educator and staff development, in-service training etc.


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    Adventist Learning Community Tertiary-Lifelong
    "The ALC is a Seventh-day Adventist ministerial and educational platform designed to strengthen professionals through continuing education courses, teaching courses, ministerial training, and dissemination of uniquely Adventist content for the church...

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    A Writer is Someone Who Writes -- And So is a Writing Teacher! Kindergarten-Tertiary
    An examination of the 1984 North Pacific Union Conference-sponsored writing program for elementary, secondary, and college teachers. Central to the workshop was a resource center, which facilitated the blending of theory with practice. The workshop's organizing...

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    Adventist Education: Interesting sites Grade 1-Lifelong
    Review several Adventist education websites. These provide resources for integrated faith education.

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    Adventist Educators Speak - Insights on Educating for Eternity Preschool-Tertiary
    Download the Adventist Educators Blog’s first book compilation, Adventist Educators Speak: Insights on Educating for Eternity, published by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. This book is available as a free resource for all Adventist...

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    Adventist Teacher Connect - Open Your Classroom, Connect to the World Preschool-Tertiary
    In this session from the 2021 virtual teachers' convention for educators from Canada, "explore Adventist Teacher Connect, a platform for PreK-12 teachers, and discover ways to collaborate and interact with other Adventist teachers and classrooms. Empower...

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    Andrews University Educational Leadership Program Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Graduate study is becoming an increasingly wise consideration for the educational administrator. Are you a teacher moving into administration? A principal who wishes to improve your ability to serve? A principal becoming a superintendent of education?...

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    Are You a Credible Teacher? Becoming a Great Communicator Grade 9-Lifelong
    What makes a speaker credible? This article discusses several aspects of credibility of interest to teachers. Included are the following topics: credibility and supporting materials; credibility and fear appeals; credibility and two-sided issues; credibility...

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    CLM's Academic Initiative - Uniting Faith and Scholarship Tertiary-Lifelong
    Many Christian academics do not feel equipped to think through the implications of the Christian world view for their fields. Due to the specialization of their areas of study, they often have not had time to explore theological and biblical issues as they...

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    Commitment, Culture and Teacher Satisfaction in Adventist Universities in Latin America and Spain Tertiary
    This study investigates and analyzes to what extent the institutional commitment of full-time employees in Spanish-speaking Adventist institutions of higher education (Latin America and Spain) is determined by their perception of the institutional culture,...

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    Conference-Wide PLC's - How to Develop Grade-Level Collaboration Across Your Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12
    In the presentation from this 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "find out how the Oregon Conference has engaged their teachers in professional learning communities that meet live throughout the school year." They believe that "effective...

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    Confessions of a Recovering External Control Freak Tertiary-Lifelong
    An Adventist teacher outlines her personal journey to internal control using Glasser's Choice Theory. She shares practical steps to being an authentic, caring Christian in personal and professional life.

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    Continuing Education Courses and Resources Offered by the Adventist Learning Community (ALC) Preschool-Lifelong
    "Lifelong learning is now accessible to anyone with a desire to continue learning, without the hindrance of prescribed class times and hefty tuition fees. As an initiative of the North American Division (NAD), the Adventist Learning Community (ALC) also...

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    Continuing education in music ministry of the Atlantic Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist church Lifelong
    Previous studies of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) music have explored theological foundations, historical roots, and administrative challenges of the music ministry. However, these past studies did not assess the continuing education of the SDA music ministers,...

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    Cooperative Learning as Viewed by Conference Educational Administrators Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Superintendents from one conference demonstrate how staff development is made possible for its teachers. The three issues this conference identifies as crucial to staff development are shared in this article: staff development must receive high priority at...

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    Creating and Using Tests Grade 1-Lifelong
    There are certain guidelines to follow to create an objective exam. Test early and often: Gives more opportunities for success, providing feedback and reducing the penalty of extraneous factors. Write items immediately after covering the topic in class: Ensures...

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    Developing a Culture of Learning by Making Thinking Visible Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "A professional learning culture allows for all people in the organisation to be afforded the opportunity to build capacity. Such a culture relies upon balancing both a collective and an individual approach to work."

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    Developing a Worldwide Extended Campus Program Tertiary-Lifelong
    The development of Loma Linda University's School of Health extension campus programs. The dwindling numbers of the traditional target population of higher education is a reason for innovation, which includes offering some course work at off-campus locations....

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    Developing Excellence in 4 Minutes Preschool-Lifelong
    This Teach Journal article focuses on the importance of investing in teacher development. According to research the variable that impacts student learning the most is the quality of the teacher. This paper ends with a description of a unique adult learning...

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    Does the Religion Teacher in Adventist Schools Have a Primary Role? Grade 1-Lifelong
    As a former student and current teacher of Religious Education in an Adventist school, I have continually faced criticism from students and parents who maintain a hostile position to the teaching of Religion in our schools and high schools. Moreover, on more...

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    Evaluation of Teaching Practice - A Review from Spain Grade 1-Lifelong
    The ways and conditions for the evaluation of teaching practice to promote improvement and, above all, its role in ensuring equity for all students in their right to education are analyzed. The evaluation of teaching performance should be aimed at enabling...

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    Factorial Validity Study of the Maslach Burnout Inventory in a Population of Mexican Professionals Tertiary
    This study observed the statistical behavior of the items that make up the Spanish version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (Seisdedos, 1997), applied to a sample of people who perform work on behalf of others in northern Mexico, in order to re-examine the...

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    Faith, Wisdom, and Service to the Next Level Kindergarten-Tertiary
    This keynote address from the 2021 virtual teachers' convention for educators in Canada centers on taking faith, wisdom, and service to the next level.

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    From Creed to Deeds - Teacher Integration of Faith and Learning Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article outlines an organized framework for describing levels of faith and learning integration in the classroom. Korniejczuk and Brantley suggest six levels of deliberate teacher integration of faith and learning, providing teachers with a framework...

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    Growing Professionally in Christ Kindergarten-Tertiary
    “Educators often view professional development as attaining outstanding credentials, advanced academic degrees, and excellent research. However, while academic achievement and training are essential, so is attention to our spiritual growth. Intentionally...

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    How Choice Theory Changed my Life - A Personal Reflection Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Escobar describes his experience in training and implementing Choice Theory, while sharing basic concepts and how these support the Adventist philosophy of education.

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    How to Create a Collaborative Faculty Culture Using the PLC Model Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "Teacher collaboration is essential in producing a healthy school culture and optimizing student learning. One way to create this healthy culture is developing School-Wide Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)." Learn more with this 2018 NAD convention...

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    How to Foster Great College Teaching 0-2 years-Lifelong
    Creating teaching is intentional, and professional development of faculty is to be fostered continually. This article shares insights from a university president.

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    Indigenous Resources for Schools Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "One of the biggest challenges to implementing truth and reconciliation in the classroom setting is finding quality resources that are age and geographically appropriate. The other is understanding how non-Indigenous people teach about Indigenous history,...

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    Integrating Learning, Faith and Practice in Christian Education Grade 1-Lifelong
    The single most important concern in Christian schools must be the integration of faith, teaching, and practice into every aspect of the curriculum. This includes much more than giving verbal tribute to the blending of religion with other disciplines; it must...

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    JAE Editorial: We Are Digital! Kindergarten-Tertiary
    In this editorial, learn why the journal transitioned from a physical to a digital magazine. Articles in this issue include: Understanding, Serving and Educating Students...

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    JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Summer Institute Offered for School Improvement Through Staff Development; High-Achieving Teens Tell of Considering Suicide;...

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    Job Satisfaction of Salvadoran Female Public Sector Educators Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Taking into consideration some factors that affect the teaching work of female educators and that are related to job satisfaction, the following problem was posed in this research: What intrinsic and extrinsic factors are related to the job satisfaction that...

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    Journey to Excellence Overview Text - J2E Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The Journey to Excellence initiative provided a framework guiding Adventist education in North America into the 21st century. The outcomes are worth considering still in strategic planning. A pdf version is also available.

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    Maximizing Learning, Implementation, and Reflection with Creative Professional Learning Models Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Topics at this 2018 NAD breakout session included "mentoring, blended learning, just-in-time learning, personalized learning, personal learning networks, xMOOCs, cMOOCs, LOOCs, collaborative projects, and more!" See the copy of the presentation for...

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    Mentoring - An Essential for Novice Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The findings of this small study “indicated that novice Adventist teachers who feel supported and have high self-efficacy are more likely to remain committed to the teaching profession. Several models were observed in [North American Division] K-12 schools:...

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    NAD Adventist Education Technology Committee - AEtech Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Previously known as the Technology & Distance Education Committee (TDEC), the Adventist Education Technology Committee (AEtech) includes representatives from each of the nine unions of the North American Division, Griggs International Academy, and North...

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    NAD AEtech Continuing Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Learn about continuing education opportunities from Adventist Learning Community, university summer programs, and Adventist Teacher Connect.

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    NAD K-12 Educators' Certification Manual Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Read or print the current K-12 certification requirements online for North American Adventist educators. It includes general information on application procedures, eligibility requirements, denominational teaching certificates, endorsements (regular, specialty,...

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    NAD Mental Health Training Toolkit for Educators Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "Equipping educators with the right tools to support children/students and their families who are experiencing personal problems. This toolkit is intended to awaken awareness, and not to train educators to diagnose or treat any mental health condition."

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    NAD Professional Growth Book Lists and Videos Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Find annual lists outlining the books NAD teachers may select from to earn a Professional Growth Certificate for each school year. Also included on this page are short video clips focusing on "various aspects of Seventh-day Adventist education, including...

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    North American Division 2023 Educators’ Convention Recordings Preschool-Tertiary New!!
    In August 2023, more than 5,500 Adventist educators from the North American Division and beyond gathered in Phoenix, Arizona to connect, learn, share, and be inspired. You can enjoy various video recordings of the convention from the comfort of your home by...

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    Out on a Lim Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Find resources for online teaching, technology column articles, and other teaching and learning resources from Janine Lim's personal webpage.

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    Pastoral Care, Action Research, and Teaching as a Profession - Can ‘Joining the Dots’ Facilitate Teacher Reflection Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "Educators have increasingly demonstrated commitment to, and invested much effort in advancing the cause of pastoral care, action research, and the status of teaching as a profession, over the last two decades. What is largely unrecognized is how these...

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    Perceived In-service Needs of Bahamas Conference Teachers Tertiary-Lifelong
    The purpose of this study was to identify the perceived in-service needs of the educators of the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists (the Conference), and to determine the degree to which variables such as gender, level of training, teaching assignment,...

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    Preparing for the Beginning - The First Days of School Experience Tertiary-Lifelong
    The First Days of School Pre-Service Training Program at Andrews University has been recognized by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education as being exemplary and worthy of emulation. The program successfully prepares pre-service teachers...

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    Profile 6: Staff Development Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Teacher-Study Groups, first established on a voluntary basis, has become an integral part of staff development in the Carolina Conference. Teams of three to six teachers meet regularly to discuss and try innovation methods of improving instruction. These teams...

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    Putting the Team in Teamwork Lifelong
    "This papers deals with the concepts related to teams and teamwork. Different types of teams are discussed with special emphasis given to participative intervention teams. The importance of teams as an agent for synergy and collaboration benefits not...

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    Responding to K-12 Implementation - A Case Study of an Adventist Secondary School in the Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12
    In the Philippines, adjusting from a 10-year basic education cycle to a K-12 structure has “presented several challenges such as teachers’ training and deployment and infrastructure requirements to Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools that are...

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    Risk Management for Schools - School Safety Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Presented by a representative from Adventist Risk Management, this recording from the 2021 virtual teachers' convention for educators in Canada has four parts: Part 1 – Pillars of Risk Management Part 2 – Physical Plant & Life Safety Part...

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    Scale of Evaluation of Teaching Performance by High School and University Students Grade 7-Tertiary
    The purpose of this research is to determine the construct validity of a teacher evaluation instrument for students.

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    SDACC Teacher Convention 2009 - Planning Notes Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Looking for an innovative teacher convention plan for your conference, union or division? Here are reflections and behind-the-scenes planning tips from the Adventist Church in Canada office of education.

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    Seminars for professional improvement - A pilot project in continuing education for ministers Tertiary
    Problem: For most of the ministers who are employed by the Seventh-day Adventist church in the Republic of South Africa, there is little opportunity for continued education beyond the B.Th. level. Each year the limited resources of the bursary committee...

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    Serving and Leading in Schools - A Discussion of Leadership Models and How Australian School Communities Can Benefit Kindergarten-Grade 8
    "History portrays leaders as people of great power, charisma and prestige. Winston Churchill or George Washington could easily exemplify these types of traits. Servants, on the other hand, are portrayed as obsequious, obedient and lacking in...

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    Study Groups in Schools - A Collegial Way to Improve your Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Study groups are very effective in helping teachers build community and collaborate. Comprised of 3-6 people working together to implement common training, these groups focus on curriculum and instruction rather than administrative matters. While a public...

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    SUC Bible Methods Course Outline Grade 7-Grade 12
    A course outline designed for teacher independent study towards two non-academic credits or continuing education units in the North American Division. The course encourages Bible teachers to build teaching and learning resources for their level of religious...

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    Supervision for Excellence Grade 1-Grade 12
    Don Weatherall addresses the importance of supervision of instruction, and proposes that in order for teachers and superintendents to maintain a commitment to excellence, they should build partnerships that create an atmosphere of acceptance, provide opportunities...

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    TEACH Editorial Vol 2 Issue 2: Questions Tertiary-Lifelong
    In this editorial of the TEACH Journal, Lana Hibbard writes about the importance of sharing faith with students and that it's not about having all the answers but about helping students grow in their faith.

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    TEACH Editorial Vol 3 Issue 2: Change in Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Consider the dynamics of change in the life of teachers; just as teachers encourage students to learn new things, they must also be willing to try new techniques and keep up with developments in their field. Articles in this issue are titled: Readers...

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    TEACH Journal Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "TEACH is a journal of Christian education that publishes articles on teaching & professional practice, educational administration, and research & scholarship. It also contains the reflections, impressions and experiences of Christian educators."...

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    Teacher Bulletin Share - Volume 6 Tertiary-Lifelong
    If I had my life to live over again...I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. This advice - and other stories, anecdotes, and amusing incidents make up this Share...

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    Teacher Mental Health - Let's Be Real! Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Presented by the director of Andrews University's International Center For Trauma Education & Care, this 2021 virtual teachers' convention for educators in Canada recording addresses the following questions: "We worry and are intentional about the...

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    Teacher Motivation - An Essential Requirement in the Integration of Faith and Learning in Adventist Colleges Tertiary-Lifelong
    Stembridge discusses teacher motivation and the impact it has on the college/university as a whole. This paper was presented at the 4th Institute of Christian Teaching.

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    Teacher Training Resources for Principals Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This list links to resources in various areas of teacher training, including parent partnership, educational journals, bullying, and evaluation.

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    Teachers Talk - Adventist Learning Community Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Hill describes the history, current offerings, and vision of Adventist Learning Community, a platform designed to provide resources and training for all entities of the church.

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    Teaching Essence - A Case for Staff Development and Instructional Coaching in the Adventist School System Tertiary-Lifelong
    Suggesting that the key to excellence in Adventist education is teacher development, Brewer explains Hall and Simeral's "four developmental stages through which teachers generally progress" to become skilled in the art of self-reflection, concluding...

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    Teaching Religion in the Secondary School Grade 9-Grade 12
    This classic 154-page North American guide provides helpful information for high school Bible teachers.

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    Technology Ideas for Enhancing Math Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Learn about software and management ideas for using technology in your math curriculum. Explore Internet resources to supplement your hands-on classroom activities. Gather ideas for the one or two computer classroom. Experience math & technology activities...

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    The Benefits of Effective Coaching for Principals and Teachers Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Consider coaching as a means to strengthen school leadership and enhance teacher effectiveness. Through this method, a principal can use coaching as a way to “participate fully in the professional lives of teachers and to guide them in discovering their...

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    The How and Why of Starting a Faculty Book Club Tertiary
    Research has shown faculty learning communities, of which book clubs are a type, to have positive effects. For example, “they create connections and networks for isolated teachers, foster multidisciplinary curricula, and help construct community in higher...

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    The Journal of Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Journal published bimonthly for Adventist educators. Addresses current issues in Adventist education, from both practical and philosophical standpoints. Available in English and limited editions in French, Spanish and Portuguese. More a teacher handbook than...

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    The Missing Piece of the Staff Development Puzzle: Teacher Study Groups Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the special JAE issue on staff development discusses teacher study groups as a way of having teachers practice new classroom techniques after the initial training. The small study groups help teachers get to know each other in an environment...

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    The Oregon Plan for Staff Development Tertiary-Lifelong
    The authors share their innovative and practical program for staff development built on four basic truths: students deserve the best, constituents demand the best, a changing society requires changes in the classroom and, teachers must continuously improve...

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    The Principal as Instructional Leader Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The author outlines the importance for a principal to be an instructional leader by focusing on his or her five primary responsibilities: being a source of encouragement, framing and maintaining standards, leading by example, implementing regular evaluations,...

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    The Secret of Motivation Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Three essential steps for motivating people are presented in this short article.

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    The Teacher's Continuing Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Teachers are not only committed to their students learning, but to their own life-long learning and continuing education. Linda Koh shares various opportunities for continuing education: courses, seminars and workshops; group study; professional journals/magazines;...

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    The Value of Instructional Coaching in the Adventist Education System Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Shared at the 2018 NAD convention by the Washington Conference's Instructional Coach, this presentation explains what the role involves. Additional resources: Coaching...

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    Tips - Personal and Professional Growth - Old Dogs and New Tricks Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This excerpt written by Gary Lockwood, a business coach, is geared towards business professionals, but has applicable lessons for educators. He suggests that you should make personal and professional growth a lifelong habit.

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    Training Christian Special Educators Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the special JAE issue on staff development discusses training educators to teach students with special needs. Two basic strategies, effective instruction methods and collaboration, are addressed. James Tucker demonstrates how the effective...

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    Trauma Informed Educating Kindergarten-Tertiary
    This general session from the 2021 virtual teacher's convention for educators from Canada focuses on "understanding the impact of trauma and toxic stress on the brain. Come and learn to create an environment for restoration and healing. Practical perspectives...

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    Valuing Early Career Teachers - Putting the Brakes on the Exodus Kindergarten-Tertiary
    New teacher turnover is an international concern. An Australian study provides data revealing that "the main drivers for teachers terminating their teaching career in the first few years are connected to work/life balance, the level of support from administration,...

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    Virtual Science Labs Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Spiral Community is a collaborative curriculum development ecosystem designed for the interactive age of learning. This [2021 virtual teachers' convention for educators in Canada] presentation will be an overview of the tool, and a tour through the various...

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    W W Prescott - Adventist Educations Renaissance Man Tertiary
    Adventist institutions are challenged to find qualified leaders for schools. W.W.Prescott's story provides insights into this Adventist pioneer's journey to becoming an educational leader worth noting.

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    What Makes Educators Read? Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article reports on the first survey of Adventist teachers' reading habits, and teachers reactions to the Journal. Results show how reading habits differ among teachers at various levels. The report suggests that Adventist educators have a low level of...

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    Workshop on Evaluation by Developmental Tests Grade 7-Lifelong
    In order to carry out the Performance and Competency Assessment, it is important for the teacher to: Select assessment tasks that are clearly connected to what has been taught. Share the evaluation criteria. Provide students with clear standards...

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    Writing Cross-Curricular Units Grade 5-Grade 12
    Five cross-curriculum units for high school and one for middle grades were developed in a two-day in-service in Southern New England. A schedule is included for collaboration, and powerpoints can be downloaded, along with the actual units: Improving Athletic...

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    You and the Difference Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Recorded during the 2021 virtual teachers' convention for Canadian educators, this devotional "focuses on the fact that you can make a difference regardless of your circumstances."