Professional Development for Educators
Learning and Growing
As remote teaching and learning continue to become the mainstays of the modern education landscape, schools and districts alike are faced with a common issue. Devices and apps are evolving quickly to meet the demand of a socially distanced world. As a result, there has never been a greater need to support teachers with improving their own skills—and ultimately student outcomes.
Connection’s professional development services assist teachers with integrating appropriate and meaningful instructional technology tools for effective teaching and learning. We offer webinars, in-person and virtual training solutions that allow teachers to choose training that is relevant and meaningful to them, their classroom, and their students. Our professional development courses are also an allowable expense under the CARES Act and cover a wide variety of topics:
Connection’s professional development services assist teachers with integrating appropriate and meaningful instructional technology tools for effective teaching and learning. We offer webinars, in-person and virtual training solutions that allow teachers to choose training that is relevant and meaningful to them, their classroom, and their students. Our professional development courses are also an allowable expense under the CARES Act and cover a wide variety of topics:
- Pedagogy and Methodology
- 21st century STEM learning across all curriculum areas
- Google Workspace for Education and Google Classroom
- Microsoft In Education, including Office 365, OneNote, Teams, and Sway
- Digital learning
- Problem-based learning, and much more
Microsoft for Education
As a member of the Microsoft Global Training Partner program, Connection can help you leverage new technology and apps through learning consultants that have undergone official certification to deliver training on Microsoft’s behalf. Through courses led by our MIE Certified Professional Development Specialists, you’ll join fellow educators in uncovering the possibilities within Microsoft Office 365 Education, new trends, and more. Together, we can unlock the keys to streamlining communication and collaboration among staff, students, and your school community.Education Transformation
Our team of certified professional development specialists can work collaboratively with your leadership to create a strategic plan for innovative education transformation. We will take a deep dive into the four pillars of Microsoft's Education Transformation Framework to identify strengths and opportunities while collaborating on a comprehensive plan for teaching and learning.
Microsoft Educator Training
Give your educators the critical skills they need to increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes. Microsoft Educator (ME) Training delivers the resources and instruction teachers and staff need to adopt new technologies, learn innovative classroom skills, and drive education transformation. Browse our complete catalog of Microsoft Educator academies and 1-hour training modules to get started.“ Connection Public Sector Solutions did an amazing job in training our staff on Microsoft 365 products. Our district had to rapidly transition into a remote learning model at the start of the pandemic last year. We worked with Connection to offer multiple remote training sessions for our educators that were targeted towards best practices in Microsoft 365. Connection’s K–12 Professional Development Specialists are former educators, who understand how technology is best applied within schools. ”
Victor Woodroffe
Director of Information Technology
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District
Why Connection for Professional Development?
Bringing teachers and students together through modern and effective technology is what we do. But we understand it’s not always as easy as that. As devices and applications evolve—or are replaced by something entirely new—the need for professional development becomes that much more apparent. We want to help you adapt to an ever-changing world by continually improving your skills. Our courses focus on today’s top needs, are led by certified trainers, and are built to help you progress like never before. Watch this short video for a glimpse into what we can do to help make your faculty and staff ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
Modern Tools for Modern Problems
Ensure Your Future Teachers’ Success with Microsoft Training
Thanks to evolving technology and student needs, the world of education seems to grow more complex by the day. That’s why the University of North Carolina reached out to our Professional Development team to lead specialized Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) training for their teaching fellows. Discover how MIE certifications can help teachers create a more accessible, future-ready classroom for all of their students.Meet Our Microsoft Trainers
Our Microsoft professional development courses are led by our own Microsoft-certified MIE trainers. Their inclusive approach and knowledge of today’s education landscape means your teachers will come away from these classes feeling that they have the skills and ability to put new tools to use.
Nicole Caldwell
Professional Development Specialist
Connection
Nicole Caldwell, M. Ed. is a professional development specialist at Connection. Her role consists of strategically supporting schools and districts throughout the United States in their implementation of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 products and solutions. She has 10 years of teaching experience in Florida’s Hillsborough County Public Schools. Nicole is also a Microsoft Certified Educator, a MIE Expert, a Screen Beam Expert, and was voted as 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year at Schwarzkopf Elementary School in Tampa, Florida. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and M. Ed. in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida.
Cindy Daniels
Professional Development Specialist
Connection
Cindy Daniels’ experience covers more than 10 years as a teacher and over 13 years as a school administrator in both large and small school districts. She spent nine years as a school principal supporting teachers in changes throughout education from traditional lecture to the modern learning environment including flexible seating, personalized learning, and using technology to enhance learning opportunities. As a Microsoft Innovative Educator, she strategically prepares schools and districts with Microsoft 365 and Office 365 products and solutions. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from Emmanuel College, Boston, Massachusetts, and received her Master’s of School Administration from UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Google for Education
Is your school using Chrome OS or Google Workspace for Education? Or maybe you’re planning to integrate new apps and devices from Google into your repository of teaching tools. If so, our Google professional development courses are just the thing to help your educators become familiar with—and even master—a number of topics. We offer three levels of webinars that include:
We also offer Google Level 1 and Level 2 certification courses.
- Getting Started with Remote Learning
- Creating Digital Experiences for Students
- Unifying Digital Experiences for Students
We also offer Google Level 1 and Level 2 certification courses.
Unlock New Skills for Educators
Professional development through Connection can help your educators find new paths to teaching success by helping them discover how to use the tools they’ve been given in better ways. Reach out today to get started.14