Professional Learning

Professional learning is an essential component of growth. As teachers, we are constantly learning and incorporating new ideas and techniques that allow our students to grow academically. Belleville Public Schools acknowledges the need for professional growth. As a result, in addition to instructional coaching, which provides teachers with embedded on the job professional development, the district has purchased a subscription to the ASCD GALE Virtual Library. This online libary provides you with a plethora of reading material that can certain help you enhance your learning and teaching.

Visit the ASCD GALE Virtual Libary by clicking on this link: ASCD GALE Virtual Library

The link will open to Gale Databases – Belleville Board of Education page. The password is education. When the site opens, look in the upper right hand corner and to the left of the Library Sign-in link, please find and click the blue View All link. This will open up the page to 250+ professional e-book titles.

The second link is: BPS PD Page

A password is not necessary. This link will open to a Belleville Board of Education – Professional Development page. On the left, click the ASCD link to open the 220+ professional development e-book titles.

Be social while learning!

Gather a group, choose a text, and grow together! Form a Building Book Club and put into practice some of the knowledge you gain through reading! You don't even have to physically meet! Participate in learning via Google Hangouts or start a Slow Building Twitter Chat. If you want some help starting your own professional learning adventure, ask one of the coaches! We'd love to help you get started!