PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Metro West  GLRS offers many opportunities and resources for professional learning specific to administrators and teachers of students with disabilities.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Districts and/or schools may request participation in a continuous improvement project with GLRS.  This method of professional learning utilizes a school-wide framework that involves the building leadership team as the primary participants of professional learning.  This method ensures that professional learning activities are aligned with school improvement initiatives and work seamlessly with the school’s organization and culture.  It also significantly increases active engagement and implementation of the project activities by all school personnel.

To request participation in a capacity building project, school administrators may contact Metro West GLRS Director, Kimberly Simmons, to discuss available opportunities and create an implementation timeline and assurances.  Professional learning and materials are typically at no or little cost to schools that participate in capacity building projects.  Registration fees will apply to individual participants not involved in a project.

PERSONAL LEARNING NETWORKS

Individual professional learning has evolved into a process in which teachers and administrators can use a variety of sources and portals to promote personal growth in their field.  Metro West GLRS has established several portals in which teachers and administrators can learn about special education topics outside of a typical classroom setting.  This format allows flexibility for participants to learn/participate within an established window of course access.

FACE-TO-FACE

Metro West GLRS will continue to offer some professional learning in a face-to-face model.  Classes may be offered at the Metro West GLRS Center or a designated school location within a district.