Professional Development

Linking Learning to Life has supported professional development for teachers in the areas of applied learning, community based learning and internships. The following list is just a few of the opportunities Linking Learning to Life has supported that benefit teachers and the students in their classrooms. Examples of professional development that Linking Learning to Life has supported include:

Implementation of the Cisco Networking Academy Curriculum taught at Burlington High School.
Service learning training to implement curriculum.
Implementation of the REAL Enterprises curriculum at the Middle and High School levels.
In-service workshops on Long Block Scheduling for teachers.
Financial support for teacher attendance at national conferences.
School Development Institutes for teachers and administrators.

The following comments and photos are from School Development Institutes supported by Linking Learning to Life.

"I was certainly treated like a professional."

"We really liked being able to choose the times to work."

"I really appreciated time for planning and writing curriculum."

"This was the first time I was able to work with a colleague for an extended period of time."

"I loved the self-directed approach to advanced learning."

"I hope this approach to Professional Development can be used in other contexts."

"We got so much done that will help us in the upcoming year."

For More Information:
Please email Rich Tulikangas, Executive Director, or call (802) 951-8850.

Helpful Links & Resources:
Lamoille Area Professional Development Academy