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Welcome!
The UPSD Teaching and Learning Department provides ongoing professional development in effective instruction, curriculum, and assessment, in order to increase student achievement.
On these pages you'll find:
The chart below briefly outlines some of the major initiatives the Teaching and Learning Department currently supports, and the UPSD Model For Professional Development provides an overview of all UPSD professional learning, for pre-service/intern teachers to master teachers seeking instructional leadership roles. In addition, The Teaching and Learning Department supports job-embedded, building based professional learning communities, and works to ensure that all UPSD professional learning is classroom-connected, collaborative, data-driven, research-based, and reflective.
Annette Holmstrom
UPSD Instructional Coordinator
Please note: Some resources on these pages are only visible and available to UPSD staff
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Professional Development Major Support Programs |
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Effective Instruction/PPS Clock Hour Courses |
To support professional practice standards implementation, in-district clock hour courses are offered on an ongoing basis, including the following:
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Tammy Dobson
T and L Secretary
253-566-5600 x3338
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TAP/Building Leaders
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Building leader/mentor program expands to include 2nd year teachers, teachers new to building, and others seeking support for further development of effective instructional strategies |
Annette Holmstrom
Instructional Coordinator
253-566-5600 x3347
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Procert
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In conjunction with Seattle Pacific University, in-district cohorts for Year 1 and Year 2 Professional Certification |
Angie Franklin
Pro Cert Cohort Leader
253-566-5680
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National Boards
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In-district cohort support for National Boards candidates |
Jill Worthington and Betsy Finley
National Boards Cohort Leaders
Jill: 253-566-5620
Betsy: 253-566-5640
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K5 Houghton-Mifflin Reading Instruction:
Continuous Development
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UPSD Reading cadre leaders provide training and support in effective practices for implementing the Houghton-Mifflin leveled reader program. |
Annette Holmstrom
Instructional Coordinator
253-566-5600 x3347
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DELL: Differentiation and English Language Learners/Effective Instruction
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UPSD D-ELL cadre trainers provide training, resource materials, and support for UPSD teachers on strategies for differentiation in mixed-ability classrooms, especially English language learners |
Annette Holmstrom
Instructional Coordinator
253-566-5600 x3347
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Schoolwires Implementation
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Training for teachers on new website software. Also training on how to effectively use online websites to support student learning and communicate effectively with parents, students, and the community at large |
Annette Holmstrom
Instructional Coordinator
253-566-5600 x3347
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