“The content of PD 360 is the foundation of what makes it such an effective resource.  All the content is research-based, which is essential for a results-driven professional development program, and since respected experts present the content, I feel confident providing it to teachers and administrators.  The content supports the implementation of research-based strategies because it targets practical classroom application,” said Elaine Hale, Director of Staff Development at Norman Public Schools in Norman, Oklahoma.

The new content provides teachers and administrators with training segments that address many critical topics and feature respected experts, such as the following:

•    Instructional coaching with Joellen Killion, Stephen Barkley, and Jim Knight
•    Differentiated instruction with Gayle Gregory and Cindy Strickland
•    Increasing minority student achievement with Jamie Almanzan, James Comer, Bonnie Davis, Kati Haycock, Sonia Nieto, Beverly Daniel       Tatum, and others
•    English language learners with Jo Gusman, Margo Gottlieb, and Mary Anne Christison
•    Concept-based curriculum with H. Lynn Erickson
•    Brain research with David Sousa
•    Evaluating professional development with Stephanie Hirsch, Joellen Killion, and Dennis Sparks
•    Classroom management with Rick Smith
•    Performance assessment with Jay McTighe

Curtis Linton, SINET’s Vice President of Product Development and award-winning co-author of the best-selling book Courageous Conversations About Race, said, “The new video segments on PD 360 provide teachers and administrators with even more options for training that addresses their individual needs.  The accessibility provided by PD 360 ensures that educators can instantly access high-quality resources that clearly show how to reach all students.”

About PD 360

PD 360 is the leading on-demand professional learning resource for schools and districts. Over 150,000 educators subscribe to PD 360.  Teachers, administrators, professional learning communities, coaches, mentors, instructional leaders, and paraprofessionals have available at their fingertips hundreds of indexed and searchable video segments that present real, best-practice classroom examples and feature respected education experts, such as Michael Fullan, Rick DuFour, Doug Reeves, Rick Stiggins, and many others.  Educators can instantly find the help they need on nearly every topic, including differentiation, assessment, English language learners, leadership, and more.  PD 360 bridges the gap between training and classroom implementation with job-embedded follow-up, tracking, and reflection tools.  PD 360 includes over 110 hours of video content and is the most comprehensive web-based library of professional development resources available.  See a demonstration at www.pd360.com.