Professional Development

This page was designed to provide candidates with professional development resources to support them in meeting their professional learning goals.

Professional Development Library

virtual LIBRARY

This link will take you to the virtual professional development library designed by the Los Angeles Region of Induction Programs (Cluster 4).
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YouTube LIBRARY

Visit this site for a playlist of professional development webinar recordings Induction teachers.
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ALL STANDARDS

Books

The Program Office has a number of professional books available - Click the picture above to view our inventory.  One book is provided to each Candidate per year. 

california educatoRS

California Educators Together provides real-time responses to educator needs through a high-quality digital environment with a comprehensive collection of diverse, open digital resources and opportunities for interaction with other educators. 
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CDE PD Search

Developed by the California Department of Education (CDE), this site lets you search for both live and remote professional development opportunities across the state of California. 
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CSTP Overview.pdf

cstp PLACEMAT

This one page overview is an annotated list of all 6 CSTP and their supporting elements.

GCU UNITS

Interested in additional professional learning opportunities for Continuing Education Units?  Grand Canyon University has a number of options available.   Click Here


NATIONAL BOARD

This website has a wealth of resources including free webinars designed by teachers, for teachers.
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CSTP 1

Teach like a champion

Teach Like a Champion 2.0 by Doug Lemov is filled with ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement.  CSTP 1 is covered in Part 3.
Tech PD - EdPuzzle, Kahoot, FlipGrid

Tech PD

 EdPuzzle, Kahoot, FlipGrid

This document has links to free, self-paced professional development on EdPuzzle, Kahoot, and FlipGrid.

whole brain teaching

Whole Brain Teaching has free resources and webinars on how to improve classroom management, integrate Total Physical Response, and ensure an equitable environment for all learners.  
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Webinars - CSTP 1 & 2.pdf

WEBINARS

This resource links to pre-recorded webinars and workshops related to CSTP 1.

CSTP 2

CASEL

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) provides weekly webinars related to how to effectively integrate social and emotional learning (SEL) into the classroom.  Their website is also filled with many other resources, including a reknown framework.
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Foothills Consortium STG Coupon.pdf

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

These on-demand, self paced courses offered by Grand Canyon University are  free opportunities to support new teachers with Classroom Management.  Use the Coupon Code on the flyer to access.

The IRIS CENTER

The IRIS Center develops and disseminates free, engaging online resources about evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices to support the education of all students, particularly struggling learners and those with disabilities. 
Click Here to go to the Iris Center and Click Here the Tutorial.

Learning for justice

Emphasizing social justice and anti-bias, Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance) provides free resources to K-12 educators to create civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants.  
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PBIS

Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports

The link above includes strategies and tools on how to integrate PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) into your classroom.

sel

Social Emotional Learning

The link above includes strategies and tools on how to integrate Social Emotional Learning into your classroom.

Resources for Social Justice and Equity.docx

Social Justice

This resource has countless articles, books, and videos on topics related to Social Justice and Equity (pre-K through high school).

Teach like a champion

Teach Like a Champion 2.0 by Doug Lemov is filled with ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement.  CSTP 2 is covered in Part 2 & 4.
Webinars - CSTP 1 & 2.pdf

WEBINARS

This resource links to pre-recorded webinars and workshops related to CSTP 2.

Welcoming schools

Welcoming Schools provides training and resources to educators to embrace all families, create LGBTQ and gender inclusive schools, prevent bias-based bullying, and support transgender and non-binary students. 

whole brain teaching

Whole Brain Teaching has free resources and webinars on how to improve classroom management, integrate Total Physical Response, and ensure an equitable environment for all learners.  
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CSTP 3

ARTS & STEAM

The Los Angeles County Office of Education Unit for Arts & STEAM offers a number of in-person and virtual professional development, resources, and events to help deliver systematic, sustainable, high quality, standards-based Arts & STEAM education for all students.
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Center for HISTory / Social Science

The Los Angeles County Office of Education Center for History-Social Science Education offers a number of in-person and archived online professional development, resources, events, and networking opportunities to help you meet the goals of the Social Studies Framework.
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common core STANDARDS

Developed by the California Department of Education (CDE), this site has a number of learning modules related to the Common Core State Standards.  
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distance learning Playbook Videos

The Distance Learning Playbook is a great resource for navigating virtual teaching.  
Click Here for the supplemental videos from the authors.

E-Learning

Need ideas on how to navigate the world of E-learning?  Ditch That Textbook has 70 activities, templates, and tutorials to help you on this journey.  
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physical education / dance

The Los Angeles County Office of Education Unit for Physical Education offers a number of resources, in-person and virtual professional development, and events to promote life-long health and to help close the achievement gap by reducing personal, social, and physiological barriers to student success.
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Reading Language Arts

The Los Angeles County County Office of Education's Reading Language Arts Unit provides professional development and resources in the most current practices, trends and guidelines for Reading/Language Arts, including trainings, webinars, tools and resources.    Click Here

Teach like a champion

Teach Like a Champion 2.0 by Doug Lemov is filled with ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement.  CSTP 3 is covered in Parts 2 & 3.

Virtual Teaching

The Virtual Teaching Academy offers free presentations on how to navigate the transition to teaching virtually, including:  Best Practices, Synchronous & Asynchronous Instruction, Equitable Access, Student Relationships, Parent Relationships, and more.  Click Here
Webinars CSTP 3 & 4.pdf

WEBINARS

This resource links to pre-recorded webinars and workshops related to CSTP 3.

CSTP 4

AbleNet

AbleNet provides free webinars for teachers, with a specific focus on how to help individuals with disabilities lead productive and fulfilling lives.  
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ELD Resources

This link will direct you to the CDE website with ELD standards, videos, and professional learning resources. 
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EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The Los Angeles County Office of Education department of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion offers a number of in-person and archived professional development, resources, and events to support the development of learning experiences that foster each student’sacademic and social–emotional development. 
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The IRIS CENTER

The IRIS Center develops and disseminates free, engaging online resources about evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices to support the education of all students, particularly struggling learners and those with disabilities. 
Click Here to go to the Iris Center and Click Here the Tutorial.

MTSS & UDL in The Arts

The link above includes strategies and tools on how to integrate MTSS and UDL within the Visual and Performing Arts classroom.

MTSS & UDL in ELA

The link above includes strategies and tools on how to integrate MTSS and UDL within an English Language Arts classroom.

MTSS & UDL IN MATH

The link above includes strategies and tools on how to integrate MTSS and UDL within Mathematics classroom.

MTSS & UDL IN MUSIC

The link above includes strategies and tools on how to integrate MTSS and UDL within a Music Classroom.

MTSS & UDL IN SCIENCE

The link above includes strategies and tools on how to integrate MTSS and UDL within the Science classroom.

MTSS & UDL in Social studies

The link above includes strategies and tools on how to integrate MTSS and UDL within the Social Studies classroom.

Special Education - LDA

The Learning Disabilities Association of America has a number of great resources to support Education Specialists.  
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Teach like a champion

Teach Like a Champion 2.0 by Doug Lemov is filled with ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement.  CSTP 4 is covered in Part 2.
Webinars CSTP 3 & 4.pdf

WEBINARS

This resource links to pre-recorded webinars and workshops related to CSTP 4.

CSTP 5

Grading Resources.pdf

Grading help

Is grading overwhelming? This article offers 20 ways to cut your grading time in half.

The IRIS CENTER

The IRIS Center develops and disseminates free, engaging online resources about evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices to support the education of all students, particularly struggling learners and those with disabilities. 
Click Here to go to the Iris Center and Click Here the Tutorial.

Teach like a champion

Teach Like a Champion 2.0 by Doug Lemov is filled with ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement.  CSTP 5 is covered in Part 1.
Webinars CSTP 5 & 6.pdf

WEBINARS

This resource links to pre-recorded webinars and workshops related to CSTP 5.

CSTP 6

Books

The Program Office has a number of professional books available - Click the picture above to view our inventory.  One book is provided to each Candidate per year. 

Implicit Bias

Harvard University has 15 Implicit Bias self-assessments to open the door to conversation on an individual's hidden bias.  Reflection on an assessment may be included as a Road Map activity. 
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Special Education Resources

SPEcial education 

The link above includes a number of Special Education resources to support General Education and Education Specialists in understanding SPED policies, procedures, and processes.
Webinars CSTP 5 & 6.pdf

WEBINARS

This resource links to pre-recorded webinars and workshops related to CSTP 6.

Renewal Code Information

Renewal Codes.pdf

RENEWAL CODES

Do you have additional renewal requirements, such as CalTPA, CTEL or RICA?  This resource provides you with information on how to clear common renewal codes.