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 * Professional Expectations for Educators **
 * What is Professionalism?
 * How do I become a Teacher?
 * Professional Learning


 * Power Point: Professionalism Part 2 from Class Oct. 16 **

Explore the site. Look for the 5 Propositions (Standards) that are the foundation of this certification. Consider how holding one's own practice to high standards impacts the quality of instruction and student achievement.
 * What is Professionalism? **
 * National Board Certification ** - Recognizing teacher excellence through a formal, proven process.

How to become a teacher Licensure information
 * How Do I Become a Teacher? **
 * Kansas State Department of Education **

**KNEA New Teacher Guide:** Helpful information on how to become a teacher; what to do when you do become a teacher and how KNEA works for teachers.

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 * Together We Are More Effective: ** Why teachers should not just "close the door to their classroom"

Standards for Professional Learning developed by //**Learning Forward - The Professional Learning Organization**// Adopted by //Kansas State Board of Education// - April 2012
 * Professional Learning **


 * Quick view of Standards for Professional Learning **

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 * Professional Education Organizations **: This handout gives a preliminary list of potential professional organizations that teachers can belong to by which membership will provide resources and other opportunities to improve their own practice and student performance.

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 * Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): ** Working groups of teachers that collaborate to improve their own practice and student achievement.


 * Parent Teacher Conferences: ** A link to some helpful tips and ideas about what to say (and not to say/do) at Parent Teacher Conferences that apply to both the PARENT and teachers too! Additional links available on this site for what to say/do at P-T Conferences at different building levels.


 * Ethical Guidelines for Parent Teacher Conferences**

Everyone has a responsibility to ensure conferences go smoothly and are productive.
 * Tip Sheets for Parents, Teachers and Principals for Parent Teacher Conferences **




 * What Can I Do Besides Teach in a School? **

**Administration:** Roles and Responsibilities of a Principal


 * Role of the Principal in a Successful School **


 * Role of the Principal in Supporting Learning Communities **


 * NON-SCHOOL Learning Experiences **
 * Quantum Learning **: Guest Speaker - Whitney Kimball - whitney.kimball@gmail.com

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 * Supercamp website: **

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 * Supercamp __Staff__ website ** (currently down for maintenance until Nov. 5th)

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 * Supercamp Video ** (this is the one Whitney showed in class)