January Certificated PD Day

Join us for an interactive professional development opportunity focused on increasing active engagement and student voice in the classroom! Our PD will provide educators with practical strategies to create a more interactive and participatory learning environment for their students. You will leave with tools to foster student collaboration, increase student voice, and help your students achieve greater academic success.

In this professional development session, educators will explore McREL’s cognitive interest cues—research-based strategies designed to captivate students' attention and deepen their learning. Participants will learn how to effectively incorporate cues such as novelty, relevance, inquiry, and emotional connection into their teaching practices. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, educators will leave with practical tools and actionable plans to create more engaging and dynamic learning environments.

Discover how to turn writing into a powerful pathway for critical thinking in your classroom! This hands-on professional development session delves into McREL and Writing Revolution Cognitive Writing Strategies, research-based approaches designed to help students organize their thoughts, analyze complex ideas, and express their learning with clarity and precision. Through interactive activities and practical examples, participants will explore how these strategies can deepen student understanding, foster analytical thinking, and improve writing across all subjects. Join us to gain valuable tools and insights that will transform the way you teach writing and inspire students to think critically and communicate effectively.

Collaborate with your collegues on the best way to support our students. Feedback from these sessions (by the hosts, and only with permission) will be shared so that we can can customize support for you in your crucial roles. The intent is to provide a space to discuss the challenges and opportunities, as well as share best practices with your collegues across LEUSD.