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To provide a comprehensive list of required and recommended trainings, with aligned resources, to assist district and building administrators in providing robust and meaningful professional development related to these essential topics.
Needs for required training very greatly, based on a staff member’s role and level of experience. One time annual trainings often become routine and employ a one-size-fits-all implementation model. It is important for districts and schools to possess differentiated resources that can be utilized to meet a range of training needs.
Effective professional development is timely, needs based, integrated, and appeals to a variety of learning styles. Utilizing a two-tier system of support framework; all staff and students need exposure to REQUIRED content, some staff will need more advanced training, and few staff will require intensive training. This site provides resources that can be utilized to enhance and differentiate required trainings for each level of need.
The following diagram encompasses seven training areas that are REQUIRED or Recommended for school staff, with two of these topics also requiring training for students. These trainings are connected by a common theme; prevention and responsive culture. Click on each topic individually to view a list of available resources. These resources have been coded to align with the training needs of staff.
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Effective professional development is timely, needs based, integrated, and appeals to a variety of learning styles. Utilizing a three-tier system of support framework; all staff and students need exposure to REQUIRED content, some staff will need more advanced training, and few staff will require intensive training. This document provides resources that can be utilized to enhance and differentiate required trainings for each level of need.
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