Professional Development

1.      Where are the professional developments held?           

Our usual location for in-person PD sessions is the AFL-CIO building on West Street.  Some sessions are held virtually via Zoom.  PD Calendars and session announcement flyers will typically state the location.

2.      What times are the professional developments conducted?            

If the course is on a Saturday, the typical time is 9:00 AM — 3:30 PM. If the session is held during the work week, the time will be 5:00 PM — 8:00PM.  If the schedule for a PD session differs from this schedule, that should be clearly marked on the PD

English Language Learners 101, Part I -- This course is designed to teach preK - 12 mainstream educators and paraprofessionals research-based strategies, best practices, and approaches to assist their own instruction in helping English language learners meet academic standards.  Though this course is aimed at helping English Language Learners, there are strategies here that will support native learners as well.  Part I focuses on policy and advocacy as well as second language learning and acquisition.  April 12, 2025 - 0.6 CEUs.

English Language Learners 101, Part II -- This course is designed

The Jackson Federation of Teachers, P&SRP is excited to announce our Fall Professional Development Schedule for 2024! This semester, we're offering a variety of engaging courses designed to help you enhance your skills and stay current in the ever-evolving field of education.

Course Highlights:

• Differentiating Instruction (proven strategies to meet the needs of all learners)
• Bullying (prevention, identification, and intervention)
• NEW! English Language Learners (supporting ELL students in your classroom)
• And More (a full course listing is available on the registration form)

As a reminder, the