Rocky Hill Country Day School Library: Faculty Resources

The Association for Supervision and Curriculum professional development webpage includes webinars, podcasts, and videos spanning a variety of topics including assessment, classroom management, engagement, and instructional strategies.

edWeb hosts a plethora of webinars across all content areas. In addition to webinars, edWeb has Professional Learning Communities that you can join.

These free webinars focus on neuroscience and how the brains of neurodivergent learners work.

Are you looking to learn more about how you can create a welcoming classroom rooted in respect for diversity, equity, and empathy? Learning for Justice offers professional growth opportunities in a variety of formats: webinars, podcasts, self-guided learning experiences, and 90-minute virtual workshops ($15 workshop fee).

The Library of Congress website includes many hour-long webinars on topics related to teaching with primary sources, digitized newspapers, and information literacy.

OK2Ask provides free technology-related professional development for teachers. You can choose to attend synchronous PG sessions or watch recorded webinars at a time that works for you.

Filter by grade level and resource type to find professional growth opportunities related to planning & preparation, effective instruction, assessment & evaluation, learning environment, professional practice, and content area.

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"Turn your boring QR codes into catchy artworks."

"Transform static sketches into fun animations."

"Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding."

"The award-winning, most used, and most loved AI platform for schools in the world. Educators use MagicSchool to help lesson plan, differentiate, write assessments, write IEPs, communicate clearly, and more. And now use MagicSchool for Students to bring responsible AI experiences to students and build AI literacy for the next generation."

"A FREE online platform created by AT&T, The Achievery SM connects K-12 students to a new world of digital learning through stories that spark curiosity and content that entertains and educates. Designed by education experts, The Achievery offers 7 subject categories and over 1000 videos, all paired with learning activities that can be accessed at home, in the classroom, and in their communities."

"Figma and FigJam are design and collaboration software used by professional designers, engineers, and makers of all kinds. Use them to ideate, create, and share work—all free, as a student or teacher."

"Padlet is a digital education communication platform that makes interacting fun and engaging for classes."

"Crayola fosters creativity in classrooms by partnering with teachers to help students make their thinking visible. Crayola offers resources for students, educators, and families, transforming learning with engagement, collaboration, and creativity."

"Skype a Scientist has a database of thousands of scientists and helps them connect with classrooms, families, libraries, scout troops, and more all over the globe! We give students the opportunity to get to know a real scientist and get the answers to their questions straight from the source. "

"Join Explorer Classroom — a live interactive session that connects young people with National Geographic Explorers — to hear behind-the-scenes stories and interact with cutting-edge scientists, researchers, and powerful storytellers from around the globe. All events are free, open to the public, and include an instructional guide to help learners get the most out of the experience."

"Storyvoice was initially created with grant funding from the MIT Media lab, and began as a live storytelling show for Syrian refugee children in Lebanon. Today, our weekly live read-aloud shows have welcomed over 100,000 classrooms and families across 35 countries."