Gettin' Smart

The best professional development I do is

reading my favorite teaching blogs.

Seriously, I haven't been too impressed with the

PD offered in my district in the past few years.

I can honestly say I'm a better teacher because of 

the crazy-talented teachers out there who are so

generous in sharing their ideas through blogging.

The inspiration I get from other teacher bloggers is

something I appreciate so much!

Here are a few products I've purchased from some

amazing teachers that have really helped me

in areas where I was in need of some pointers!

Deanna and Deedee's Writing Through the Year Units

 I've always wanted to be good at teaching writing.

And I always wanted my students to become better writers.

These units have helped me put together the pieces,

understand the different phases of writing, and the

classroom management needed to have a successful

writer's workshop.

Kim Adsit's Reading Workshop Units

Although our reading workshop is pretty much my literacy

center and small group time, the lessons in these units

have fit well into different areas of my reading block.

I didn't purchase her first unit until a few months after school

began, and although it was still very useful for my firsties,

I can see how it will be PERFECT for the beginning of the year

when we haven't dibeled yet and our intervention groups are not

in full swing yet.

I love all of her tips and strategies!!!

My Professional Development Resolutions:

*Attend a conference of my choice. 

Kim A., please come to Kansas City!!!!!

*I really, really, truly hope that there is another teacher blogger

meet-up this summer. Las Vegas looked like so much

fun last year when several bloggers met up there.

That's gotta be professional development, right!?!?!

*Finish reading Debbie Diller's Making the Most of Small Groups.

I can't wait to see what everyone else has to say about professional

development. Then I know I'll have more to add to my list!

Go link up with Amanda here.