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Creating A Professional Development Record: A Guide For Teachers and School Leaders

For educators, investing in our growth is not just a requirement but a passion. This article aims to explain what a professional development record is, its uses, and how you can easily create a strong and beneficial one.

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The Power Of Reflection In Teaching: Nurturing Growth And Excellence

Reflection invites educators to celebrate successes, consider missteps as opportunities, and embark on continuous improvement.

Inspiring Leadership: Best Evidence for Lead Teachers

Lead teachers, inspire with your portfolio! Showcase exemplary leadership and systemic improvements in education through compelling evidence.

Building a Strong Portfolio for Graduate Teachers

Discover the essential types of evidence Graduate teachers should include in their portfolio to demonstrate their readiness and competence in the teaching profession.

Building a Strong Portfolio for Proficient Teachers

Proficient teachers, elevate your portfolio with compelling evidence that exemplifies your expertise and commitment to student success and continuous improvement.

Best Evidence for a Highly Accomplished Teacher’s Portfolio

Highly Accomplished teachers, stand out with your portfolio! Highlight excellence in teaching, mentorship, and impactful strategies with compelling evidence.

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Lesson Observations – Common Questions and Concerns for Teachers. 

Having a lesson observation fills many teachers with anxiety. Here are a couple of common questions and concerns that teachers have about lesson observations.

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Student Work as Evidence – How Teachers can Delve Deeper.

Student work is the best evidence we have of student learning. We can use grades to see how our students are doing, but this only gives us part of the picture.

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The CARES Model – Storytelling as Evidence for Teachers.

The CARES model is a way of telling a story. We collect test scores, attendance data, and behaviour records, but these are never going to give the full picture.