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"I learned More at Lunchtime": Guideposts for Reimagining Professional Development. Patton, K & Parker, M. (2015). 
  • Effective PD is based on teachers' needs and interests.
  • Effective PD is ongoing and sustained.
  • Effective PD acknowledges that learning is a social process.
  • Effective PD treats teachers as active learners.
  • Effective PD includes collaborative opportunities within learning communities.
  • Effective PD enhances teachers' pedagogical skills and content knowledge.
  • Effective PD focuses on improving learning outcomes for students.
  • Effective PD is facilitated with care.
  • 5.1.1 The teacher continually seeks new information to stay current (e.g., reads journals, attends conferences and in-services).
 
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attending conferences
Benefits
  • Stay up to date with current practices.
  • Gain inspiration and motivation from peers who share your vision.
  • Network with other teachers and professionals (potential job opportunities are available).
  • Reunite with peers from college and new friends you meet every year.
  • Attain professional development units for your resume.
  • Present a session and share your expertise.
Example Topics
  • Adapted Physical Education
  • Advocacy
  • Appropriate Practices
  • Assessment
  • Coaching
  • Current Issues and Trends
  • Dance
  • Designing Curriculum
  • Innovative Fitness
  • Motivating Students
  • New Sports and Activities
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Social and Gender Issues
  • Standards Based Instruction
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Technology
Tips and Resources
  • Traditionally, the first day (pre-conference) is not necessary to attend unless there is a session/workshop that you are interested in.
  • Look at the program schedule ahead of time and take note of sessions you want to attend. 
  • Bring a tablet or an alternative to take photos, videos, notes; and use the conference app!
  • Be active in sessions and volunteer when opportunities are presented.
  • Travel in small groups as larger ones tend to be more off task :)
  • Save your lanyards (good for non-participants, bathroom passes, etc.) and conference bags for your physical education program.
  • Pace yourself and rest. Its a marathon, not a sprint.
  • Find more information in this article Why Attend Your State Conference?
Online PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT conferences
RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH
12 Steps to Understanding Qualitative Research
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