GRAND VALLEY STATEUNIVERSITY, College of Education oe oe 66 © ee eeees ¢ ° ooo et eee Elementary Education Professional Development In-Service Topics FALL 2013 Writing Effective Lesson Plans to Meet All Learners’ Needs Using the Principles of LT.LP., including Writing Standards Based Lesson Plans Planning and Implementing Integrated Units that Meet State and Common Core Standards Building Classroom Community and Fostering Students’ Self Esteem Utilizing Technology and Other Resources to Support Classroom Instruction Preparing for Teaching in Urban Environments Developing Awareness and Coping with Crisis Situations in the Classroom Planning for Michigan Teacher Certification Conferencing and Collaborating with Parents and Families Developing and Using Routine, Reflective and Rigorous Formative Assessments to Inform Instruction Creating Lessons Using Literature, Technology, Multiple Intelligences and Higher Level Thinking Skills Utilizing Differentiated Instructional Strategies and Techniques Teaching Content Area Using Integrated, Hands-On Approaches and Engaging Methods Reflecting on Teaching: Videotaping Activities and Lessons Adapting and Accommodating Lessons for Various Learning Styles and Children with Special Needs, “Working With Children Who Struggle in General Education Classrooms” Making the Most of Professional Development Opportunities, Attending the “Fire Up Conference for West Michigan Student Teachers” Becoming Familiar with Legal and Professional Issues in Education (Mentoring, Current Legislation, Professionalism and Ethics) Acquiring Effective Substitute Teaching Methods and Techniques Obtaining Support for Your First Years of Teaching: Ideas and Strategies Assembling Your Professional Folio(s): Growing as a Reflective Practitioner, Preparing a “Job Seeking” Portfolio or E-Portfolio Preparing for Interviews and Working with Career Services Preparing for Teaching, Leading, and Learning in a Democratic Society Creating A Difference in Increasingly Diverse Communities L, Storey, December 2013