SEDL Launches New Center for Professional Learning

February 10, 2009
Austin, Texas

Contact:
Christine Moses
Director of Communications
Phone: 512-391-6538
E-mail: Christine.Moses@sedl.org

Based on more than 40 years of research, design, and product delivery, SEDL’s nationally recognized solutions to educational challenges are now easily accessible to all education practitioners. Today, SEDL launches its Center for Professional Learning (CPL).

The foundation for the CPL is SEDL’s expertise in school improvement and strengthening teaching and learning in specific content areas. The CPL’s Professional development sessions are tailored to school and district administrators and lead teachers, and organized around the following themes:

• The Systemic Leadership Academy draws on SEDL’s work in leadership and the school change process. Training sessions include Leadership for Changing Schools, Professional Learning Communities Academy, Working Systemically, and the Professional Teaching and Learning Cycle.
• The Program and Project Evaluation strand draws on SEDL’s research and evaluation experience. Educators who want to learn what to do with the deluge of data they receive can attend events such as Program Evaluation 101.
• Classroom Connections professional development focuses on improving teaching and learning for all students in academic content areas such as literacy and reading, and mathematics, as well as how to successfully use technology to support learning.

During the interactive sessions, participants will be asked to create action plans to implement their new skills and knowledge when they return to their schools and districts. SEDL’s Principles of Professional Development, similar to those created by the National Staff Development Council, will ensure that each session meets the needs of participants and provides the best available knowledge. The majority of the CPL offerings will be held at SEDL’s headquarters in Austin, Texas.

Contact the SEDL Center for Professional Learning at 800-476-6861 or e-mail services@sedl.org to learn more about how SEDL can meet your school, district, or agency’s professional development needs. SEDL can also provide customized, on-site professional development and consultation. Learn more about our current offerings at www.sedl.org/cpl.