AFT Professional Learning, Anderson, IN

09/26/2022

Here we go! Back to in person instruction 👏 👏

Here is the link to sign up for classes. We have a lot of new content, and can’t wait to share it with you. Hope think see you all soon!

All sessions will be scheduled in the fall of 2022 and participants will be notified of class dates. Sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Each participant will be required to complete Reflection on Research Concepts papers. You may only enroll for one class, regardless of the number...

08/19/2022

Honeymoon period beginning to wane in your classroom? Check out these FREE resources for building equity and inclusivity in the classroom. I have looked through several of the lessons and find them to be easy to use, implement, and did I say free?? If you you try them, let me know what you think!!

Kindness is a powerful, common-sense solution to some of the biggest problems faced by schools and society.

07/21/2021

Well, it’s been quite some time since we have had anything to report! I wanted to provide an update so you would know where we are and where we are going.
First, for the 2021-22 school year, there is still a lot of uncertainty about what is coming. While things seem normal right now, it isn’t hard to see that we are not headed in a positive direction in regards to the virus. I anticipate that subs will still be an issue. That fact, coupled with the amount of trainers still being trained, has led me to the decision that I will be the only one teaching courses. Of course the interns will get Foundations 1, and depending on the sub issue I may offer Foundations 2 as well. In the spring, there is the possibility of a few one day sessions.
During this year, I will be meeting with all the trainers to work on relaunching our program in the 2022 school year. We have been active since 1981, and it’s time for an update! We are going to explore some blended courses and other ideas to make your professional learning experiences relevant and engaging. AFT PL 2.0!
Finally, I would like to thank all the trainers for their hard work. They have already put in countless hours and will be putting in even more behind the scenes hours this year!

Beginning Reading Instruction: Christy Ramsey Goen
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment through Social Emotional Learning: Misty Adams and Adam Roberson
ELL 101: Jen Rusher
Foundations l : Lauren Cobb and Kelly Hodson
Foundations ll: Kelly Hodson
Managing Behavior in School Communities: Misty Adams
Reclaiming Assessment: Using a Balanced Classroom Assessment System to Strengthen Student Learning: Rissi Scott and Andrea Meadows
Strategies for Student Success 2021 - Dimensions to a Better Life, Navigating the Journey Between Stress and SEL, Electrifying Online Teaching and Learning, The Game Factor: Cortney Chapman and Kayla Brant
SSS 2018: Gamification, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Diffentiation, Questioning Strategies: Suzanne Wheeler
Thinking Math 3-5: Cathi Dowd and Traci Gossett
Transforming Your Teacher Identity: Who Am I As An Educator?: Kelly Hodson

Yes, that’s a lot! A lot of new classes and new faces are coming your way, and I’m looking forward to adding more next year!

We at AFT Professional Learning wish you the best start to the year you can possibly have!

08/02/2020

08/02/2020

Share with a teacher friend!

07/31/2020

"I have this poster in the front of my room and I model questions for the students. 'Who wants to know where the 2 came from?' 'Who wants to know why I subtracted instead of added?' And my favorite: 'Who wants me to explain this differently?'"

Educator Michelle Manning uses this form to encourage students to stop saying "I don't know" – and to start asking questions!

07/31/2020

This is truth. 🙌

07/24/2020

Teacher friends...... This is a great idea. Mount your tissue box under a shelf so that your students don’t have to handle the box to get a tissue.

I saw this on Pinterest and thought some could use this during these crazy times. 💗

To make this work, you’ll need an under-the-shelf storage basket and a pair of needle-nose pliers or wire cutters to cut a gap for the tissues.

Under-the-shelf storage basket like the one pictured. 👇🏼
https://www.amazon.com/Southern-Homewares-SH-10123-Shelf-Basket/dp/B012THNWVU

07/24/2020

The lab is one of the projects paid for through the Marion County e-learning fund.

07/22/2020

All attendees will get access to the webinar Slides that include done-for-you templates of popular games so you can get started right away!

07/19/2020

Just a reminder!