Professional Development Videos
Teacher -to-Teacher
Teacher to Teacher: Professional Development for Today's Classroom: Language Arts Volume I

Runtime: 50:53

Designed to help language arts teachers develop their skills, the video segments in this collection model the best educational strategies by teachers in the field. Here, the topics include literature circles, assessing writing, using technology to teach writing, and integrating the dramatic arts.
Teacher to Teacher: Professional Development for Today's Classroom: Language Arts Volume II  

 Runtime: 43:15

Designed to help language arts teachers develop their skills, the video segments in this collection model the best educational strategies by teachers in the field. Here, the topics include classroom management and conflict-resolution strategies, as well as teaching Webquests, test-taking skills, and fables.
Teacher to Teacher: Professional Development for Today's Classroom: Math Volume I

Runtime: 52:20

Designed to help math teachers develop their skills, the video segments in this collection model the best educational strategies by teachers in the field. Here, the topics include tandem teaching, integrating technology, differentiated instruction, and using math games
Teacher to Teacher: Professional Development for Today's Classroom: Math Volume II

Runtime: 52:20

Designed to help math teachers develop their skills, the video segments in this collection model the best educational strategies by teachers in the field. Here, the topics include aligning teaching with standards, integrating art and geometry, and using the streaming technology.
How To Video Series Produced by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)Educational Consultants: John Zola, Sandra Parks, Janice Szabos
How to Video Series: How to Create an Effective Learning Environment

Runtime: 16:21

Here are the proven ideas and techniques teachers need to create exciting learning environments:
  • The surest way to establish routines and procedures in the classroom
  • How to build trust with students
  • What a "class contract" is and why every classroom should have one
  • How to encourage students to take ownership of their own learning
  • How to open pathways to learning beyond the classroom
How to Video Series: How to Conduct Successful Socratic Seminars

 Runtime: 18:30

Here's the perfect tool to help you facilitate discussions that help high school students gain a deeper understanding of the subject. Learn everything you need to know to apply this proven approach:
  • Six components of an effective Socratic seminar
  • How to arrange rooms and desks
  • The teacher's role as seminar leader
  • Open-ended questions that spark good comments and critical thinking
  • Questioning techniques that encourage students to refer back to the text
  • How to keep discussions on track and productive
  • Effective ways to conclude a seminar
How to Video Series: How to Create Successful Parent-Student Conferences

Runtime: 15:15

Actual teachers demonstrate ways to create "win-win-win" situations for students, parents, and teachers:
  • The first step to take when planning every conference
  • How to deal with an irate parent
  • Examples of "door-opening statements" that encourage conversation
  • How to use portfolios of student work in conferences
  • What to do after a conference
How to Video Series: How to Start the School Year Right

Runtime: 18:36

  • Video scenes from a variety of classrooms show teachers using proven strategies:
  • First steps to take when you're planning every school year
  • How to involve students in deciding classroom rules and curriculum development
  • How to set up the classroom's physical space
  • Ways to involve parents, guardians, and the community