The efforts of InTASC have helped to describe the new vision of teaching needed for today’s learners and what strategies teachers can employ to improve their practice both individually and collectively. inTASC specifically addresses the need for teachers to be able to personalize instruction through digital learning and how teachers should develop expertise in applying technology to support learning (p23), integrate technology into their planning (p35) and participate in professional learning opportunities that support digital learning (p35).
This resource provides an overview of comprehensive professional learning systems and provides a 7-step guide to developing professional learning plans.
This toolkit provides leaders with a multi-step decision-making process, practical tools, and numerous examples for setting a trajectory of positive change, moving assertively toward achievement of student learning and improvement goals.
This report examines the characteristics of learner-centered instruction and the support that educators and schools will require to make such an approach work.
This resource shows the changes in the professional learning field as related to what, how and when teachers learn, including important considerations of emerging models such as personalized learning networks, online learning opportunities and coaching.
SETDA expands upon the recent State K12 Instructional Materials Leadership Trends Snapshot and the 2018 Navigating the Digital Shift report with a focus on the opportunity digital instructional materials provide to support personalized learning opportunities for all learners and considerations related to the essential conditions and professional learning opportunities to support digital learning. Stakeholders will learn about state level leadership
This publication summarizes current state policies and practices in the selection and implementation of digital instructional materials. This report is based on the 2019 updates to the Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States (DMAPS) online portal. This trends snapshot includes details regarding: digital learning policies and practices including state digital learning plans and standards; state definitions for personalized learning; policies and practices related to instructional materials acquisition, procurement and implementation; professional learning opportunities states are providing teachers around the selection, creation and implementation of digital instructional materials; and accessibility policies and practices.
