Professional Development
Welcome to the Loyola Professional Development page. We hope that you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to further your knowledge of education. Articles will be posted monthly. You are invited to read and reflect on each article and apply the new knowledge in your classroom.
For CEU’s, please print and complete a reflection form for each article and forward to Julie Homan on the Good Counsel Campus. Upon receipt, an approval certificate will be returned to you. It is then your responsibility to fill out a CEU form, attach the certificate, and forward to your building CEU representative for final approval. Each article and reflection is worth 1 clock hour but may be used to meet the four various requirements. If there are any questions, please email Julie Homan .
2009-2010 Staff Development
CEU Reflection Form for 2009-2010
May 2010
Authentic Assessment Overview Are you assessing authentically or are you JUST assessing by test only?
Tools for Assessment and Accountability A look at various options available in our technological world.
Scholastica Article on Development A Look at Tools for Assessment and Accountability.
April 2010
Making Clear, Concise Rubrics Creating rubrics, along with links for creating your own. The resource links at the bottom are excellent (eg: rubistar, etc.).
Utilizing and Weighting Rubrics, K-12 Helpful article on utilizing/weighting rubrics grades k-12.
March 2010
Using the Internet to Enhance Learning Here is an internet guide for teachers. Hope you find some website gems!
Web Quest Understanding the purpose and benefits of Web Quest, includes a tutorial on using this tool.
February 2010
Differentiated Curriculum How are you differentiating in your classroom?
January 2010
Creating Sustainable Reform Here is a second article on Data-Driven Assessment.
(Again, information directed around standards-based curriculum. Please read and discuss.)
December 2009
Developing Standards Developing standards-based curricula and assessments: lessons from the field.
(December and January articles are designated for reading for and discussion.)
November 2009
Recovery Process for Disruptive Students Reminders regarding the use of the “recovery process” for disruptive classroom students.
Making Kids Responsible This is an article for parents and-or-teachers. Follow through on making kids responsible for their actions.
October 2009
The Misbehavior Cycle Very quick view of the misbehavior cycle.
Art of Enforceable Statements Love and Logic statements that are effective for students.
Delayed or Anticipatory Consequences Informative article about delaying/anticipating the consequences for students.
September 2009
9 Essential Skills for Love and Logic Background information: Overview of the program.
How to Create a Love and Logic Classroom The beginning of this article has good tips for creating the Love and Logic classroom, classroom expectations, and discipline guidelines.
23 Effective Classroom Interventions Good examples of classroom interventions for management.
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2008-2009 Staff Development
CEU Reflection Form for 2008-2009
April 2009
Using Rubrics to Promote Thinking and Learning, by Andrade, Heidi Goodrich.
Educational Leadership; Feb2000, Vol. 57 Issue 5, p13, 6p,
March 2009
Chapter 3 of "Using Classroom Assessment to Maximize Student Learning"
Earl, Lorna, 2003
(On this site, seach for the book "Using Classroom Assessment to Maximize Student Learning." Click on "Chapter 3." You will then be directed to the focus chapter: "Assessment of Learning, for Learning, and of Learning." Please read pages 21-28.)
February 2009
Arranging the Physical Environment of the Classroom to Support Teaching/Learning
January 2009
Fluency Beyond the Primary Grades
The Reading Teacher (Dec. 2001/Jan. 2002)
December 2008
Please note the mass mailing - "Move over ADD; Here comes GGD"
November 2008
What is Differentiation? (2002)
Baby Steps: a beginner's guide
Educational Leadership (Sept. 2000)
October 2008
Please read “Discipline with Dignity: Beyond Obedience” and ONE of the following articles. How does one of these management styles affect ALL students in your classroom?
Rules and Rituals: Tools for Creating a Respectful, Caring
Learning Community
Kappan Professional Journal (Mar. 28, 2000)
Discipline with Dignity: Beyond obedience
The Education Digest (Dec. 1997)
September 2008
Faculty reflect on how their teaching relates to the school's goals
Educational Leadership (April, 2000)