A Movement for Inspired Teaching.

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1 SANFORD INSPIRE HANDBOOK A Movement for Inspired Teaching. Changing Lives. Transforming Tomorrow. TEACH INSPIRED. LEARN INSPIRED. LIVE INSPIRED.

2 Every child deserves not one, not two, but many inspirational teachers in their lives. T. Denny Sanford SANFORD INSPIRE

3 Table of Contents Introduction 4 How It Works 10 Teacher Education Integration 20 PK-12 Schools & School District Integration 28 Resources & Teacher Development Materials 34 2

4 As a child, I was fortunate to have a few teachers who truly inspired me to learn and succeed. As educators, you have many similar opportunities to touch children s lives and make meaningful impacts that can last a lifetime. Sanford Inspire is based on the belief that every child deserves not one, but many inspirational teachers. Inspire addresses this need by providing resources and tools to help educators create inspiring classroom experiences that encourage students to learn and succeed. As an entrepreneur and philanthropist, I can think of no better return on investment than inspiring students to embrace learning and find their path in life. Working together through Inspire, we will foster the kind of teaching and learning that changes the lives of children in positive ways and transforms our communities. T. Denny Sanford Entrepreneur and Philanthropist SANFORD INSPIRE

5 Inspired Teaching and Learning, For Every Student, In Every Classroom... Think back to your time in grade school and high school. Can you recall a particular teacher who inspired you? One who inspired you to achieve more than you ever thought possible? One who motivated you, instilled in you the power of I can, and facilitated the achievement of your dreams? Introduction Most of us can recall one or two teachers who truly made a difference. Others, if they were fortunate, can point to a handful of teachers who played a key role in shaping their lives. At Sanford Inspire, we think that s setting the bar too low. In fact, we believe every student deserves a teacher who inspires greatness, and we re working hard to turn that dream into reality. Imagine being a student in a school where an inspired teacher is the norm rather than the exception. Where all teachers bring out the best in their students. Such a school has the power to transform students, teachers, the community, and society. Sanford Inspire is not a set program or a curriculum. It s a movement designed to make the world a better place through inspired education... TEACH INSPIRED. LEARN INSPIRED. LIVE INSPIRED. 4

6 Goals and Objectives Sanford Inspire strives to make the world a better place by creating and disseminating strategies and resources developed through research and sharing of evidence-based practices to put inspired teachers in every classroom. Employing a multi-tiered approach focused on connecting research, development, and practice through a consortium of higher education and PK-12 school districts, Sanford Inspire seeks to: Engage all members of the educational community in meaningful discussions and activities to ensure all stakeholders effectively work together to guarantee all students can achieve academically and thrive personally Share innovative programmatic approaches to preparing and strengthening inspired educators within higher-education institutions and PK-12 schools Provide targeted, customized professional development to support the growth of inspired educators needed to ensure PK-12 students have access to the highest-quality education Provide resources to assist teachers and educators integrate inspiring practices into the classroom, in schools, and in school districts Facilitate collaboration and dissemination of research-based practices to expand the inspired education movement ENGAGE SHARE SUPPORT INSPIRE EXPAND Every child deserves an inspired teacher in every classroom. SANFORD INSPIRE

7 The Sanford Inspire Difference The positive and meaningful relationships between students, teachers and parents are at the heart of the educational experience. Sanford Inspire represents a bold step forward in the current educational environment to reaffirm the place of relationship building in excellent teaching and learning. Introduction The Sanford Inspire philosophy and approach links academic achievement equally to an effective integration of socio-emotional and cognitive strategies; thereby inspiring students academic pursuits and ensuring they thrive personally. We believe every child should be continually surrounded, supported, and sustained by an educational community dedicated to inspired teaching and learning. Reaffirming the role of relationships in excellent teaching and learning. 6

8 Sanford Inspire serves as a powerful catalyst for change by providing leadership in the inspired teaching and learning movement and working collaboratively with educators to nurture, develop, and sustain inspired educational experiences for all. Inspired Teachers: The Core Focus of our Work Sanford Inspire envisions an education system where inspired teaching represents the norm for all learning environments, and where teachers and schools consider inspired learning a core purpose rather than an incidental outcome. Inspired teachers are influenced by and work within several larger systems that ideally support and sustain them. State & Local Policy (Policy Makers, Laws) Community Partners (Businesses, Non-profits) College & Universities Schools & Districts Inspired Teachers The Inspired Teacher s Environment To achieve our goals, Sanford Inspire concentrates on three levels within these systems inspired teachers, inspired schools and districts, and inspired colleges and universities while consistently aware of the impact other levels have on the PK-12 educational process. In all our work with education stakeholders, our core focus remains on the development and support of Inspired teachers through: Highly effective educator preparation programs Meaningful professional learning activities Resources designed to develop educators with outstanding instructional and relationship building skills and abilities By coordinating and utilizing the available knowledge and resources at each level, Sanford Inspire seeks to provide caring, student-centered learning environments where all learners achieve their dreams. SANFORD INSPIRE

9 Core Beliefs We believe each learner deserves an inspirational teacher; one who possesses excellent instructional and relationship building skills. The mission of Sanford Inspire is to provide educators with evidence-based knowledge, tools and practices to create learning environments where all learners are inspired to achieve academically and thrive personally. Creating learning communities where all students feel welcomed and valued. Introduction In pursuing its mission, Sanford Inspire values and is committed to: MODEL BUILD ENGAGE CREATE ESTABLISH PRESERVE Model ethical practices to ensure the success of every learner within the classroom and community Build on each learner s prior knowledge, lived experiences, interests, and cultural, ethnic and racial factors to enhance deeper learning by connecting knowledge to each learner s life and community Engage all learners in the passionate pursuit of knowledge and the achievement of high academic standards through exceptional instructional approaches Create and maintain learning environments fostering learners physical, cognitive, emotional, aesthetic, and social well-being Establish a culture of caring and respect supporting academic and personal success through rapport between learners, their families, and communities Preserve dignity for all by creating learning communities where all learners feel welcomed and valued 8

10 SANFORD INSPIREInspire TEACH INSPIRED. LEARN INSPIRED. LIVE INSPIRED.

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12 Sanford Inspire seeks to engage the hearts and minds at every level of the educational community to... TEACH INSPIRED. LEARN INSPIRED. LIVE INSPIRED. A Framework for Meaningful Change Sanford Inspire is dedicated to enriching classroom practices, enhancing student learning, and providing strategies to develop more meaningful teacher-student relationships. Sanford Inspire engages educators to: Discuss and identify emerging definitions and examples of inspired teaching and learning Improve Share Engage Inspired Teaching Develop Analyze Examine and analyze existing teacher education programs for preparing inspired teachers Develop or redesign programs and curriculum to prepare, support, and develop inspired educators Share research and best practices of inspired teaching and learning in PK-12 schools, teacher preparation and professional development Pursue continuous improvement of educational practices and program curriculum by systematically examining inspired teaching and learning strategies A continuous cycle of inspired teaching development Educators choose their profession because they want to make a difference. Sanford Inspire provides the research, resources, and support to help achieve this goal. SANFORD INSPIRE

13 History and Development Founded in 2008, Sanford Inspire began with a commitment between T. Denny Sanford and educators at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University (ASU). Their objective was to create new resources and tools for recruiting and preparing teacher candidates to become inspired classroom teachers. How it Works This resulted in the production of numerous modules enabling university faculty and teacher candidates to target specific skill development to maximize a teacher candidate s success once in the classroom. During this time, the development team also built a website, showcasing the open access resources available to educators working in higher and public education. In producing these teacher materials, the work completed at ASU by Sanford Inspire leadership resulted in a focused set of professional development resources for pre-service and experienced teachers working in PK-12 classrooms. These professional development materials are designed to attract, develop, and support inspirational teachers through systematic approaches devoted to foundational skills needed to maximize all students potentials. School and district administrators use the resources to provide differentiated support for their teachers. The online modules and other materials have become an integral part of Sanford Inspire. Sanford Inspire professional development materials are designed to attract, develop, and support inspirational teachers. 12

14 National University s Role in Sanford Inspire Based on his belief and desire to bring meaningful change to local and global communities, T. Denny Sanford expanded his efforts into four initiatives housed at the Sanford Education Center at National University in California: Inspire is dedicated to Harmony offers a Prevent is a safe-school Institute of Philanthropy enriching classroom Pre-K through 6th initiative for Pre-K is a framework for practices, enhancing grade social-emotional through 12th grade enhancing the effectiveness student learning, learning framework focused on preventing of professional fundraisers and developing more emphasizing positive bullying in and outside and increasing meaningful teacher- peer interactions in the the classroom. philanthropic giving student relationships. classroom. *Coming in throughout the U.S. As the home of the Sanford Education Center, National University is uniquely poised to lead the expansion of Sanford Inspire to other educational institutions. As the second largest private, nonprofit higher-education institution in California, National University, since 2005, has conferred more Masters of Education degrees in the U.S. than any other university in its category. For the past 14 years it has recommended more candidates for teaching credentials in the state of California than any other single university. SANFORD INSPIRE

15 The Sanford Inspire Collaborative No single institution can effectively disseminate a movement the size and scope of Sanford Inspire. As a result, the Sanford Inspire Collaborative was created to involve other institutions in the development, evolution and dissemination of the movement, with potential international partners. The Sanford Inspire Collaborative represents a diverse group of higher education institutions and their PK-12 partners with some entities focused on research and others on educating future teachers. How it Works These partnerships have joined together in a dynamic dialogue about what it means to be an inspired teacher and to position inspired teaching and learning at the center of their work. Dedicated to guiding and shaping Sanford Inspire s future agenda of focused research, development, and implementation, the Collaborative aims to: Pursue the exploration, integration, and implementation of Sanford Inspire principles of inspired teaching and learning Engage interested colleges of education across the country to investigate and adopt Sanford Inspire principles of inspired teaching and learning within their educator preparation programs Identify effective strategies to partner with PK-12 school districts to implement Sanford Inspire for professional development Share research and program development efforts focused on Sanford Inspire beliefs Determine a collaborative research agenda related to Sanford Inspire Track, measure and disseminate research and best practices to all universities and school districts engaged in the movement The Sanford Inspire Collaborative: Sharing ideas, research, and best practices for inspired teaching and learning... 14

16 Leaders in Teacher Education The Sanford Higher Education Collaborative includes institutions involved in educational research and/or teacher education: Sanford Higher Education Founding Collaborative Members National University Lead Partner Touro College and University System City University of Seattle University of Central Florida Long Island University University of Maine Nova Southeastern University New York University South Dakota State University University of South Dakota These Collaborative members were chosen for their diversity, commitment, and their reputation for quality teacher preparation. As Sanford Inspire expands throughout the U.S., the Collaborative will invite higher education institutions dedicated to continuous improvement of their educator programs and who passionately embrace the Sanford Inspire philosophy of having inspired teachers and educators in every classroom to join. These institutions should demonstrate: Commitment from all senior university officials and program faculty Desire to engage in rigorous examination and dialogue around their educator preparation practices Willingness to share research and best practices with the Collaborative Capacity to implement desired curriculum changes in a timely manner SANFORD INSPIRE

17 How the Collaborative Works As a collection of diverse universities and partner school districts, the Sanford Inspire Collaborative shares ideas, research, and best practices regarding how each institution develops inspired teachers. Members meet regularly, in person or by phone, to discuss how each institution is: How it Works Focusing and implementing the characteristics of Sanford Inspired teachers and educators Collecting, analyzing and utilizing research data for their own teacher preparation work Revitalizing programs and curriculum to align with the philosophy of inspired teaching and learning Sanford Inspire encourages subgroups within the Collaborative to meet more often to facilitate collaboration and develop state-of-the-art communication tools to drive continuous conversation around Inspired teaching and learning. In doing so, these subgroups will enhance the process of building an integrated research and development agenda focused on identifying and implementing the characteristics of inspired teachers, administrators, psychologists, and counselors as well as inspired schools. Participating universities and their PK-12 partners will collaborate to envision, implement, investigate, and apply evidence-based practices in schools of education and PK-12 school communities. This research will guide the nationwide implementation of Sanford Inspire initiatives to ensure every student has the opportunity to continually learn from inspired teachers working in inspired school environments. 16

18 What You Can Expect from Sanford Inspire Sanford Inspire will provide high quality learning experiences, resources, support, facilitation, and passionate commitment to our shared focus on inspired teaching and learning. Our commitment to members of the Collaborative is to inspire and support you to become your best. We will collaborate, coordinate, facilitate, create, imagine, and provide guidance and leadership. The impact individual members of the Sanford Inspire Collaborative experience depends upon the investment made to realize their vision. As a Collaborative, the degree to which members move the work forward with imagination, energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and inspiration will determine success. In other words, the degree to which we inspire one another will determine the difference we will make. All Sanford Inspire Collaborative members will have an opportunity to: Participate in a focused, well defined, and passionate initiative ensuring students experience inspired teaching and learning Engage in the creation of a national movement around inspired teaching and learning Create new approaches to programs, courses, and curriculum Contribute to the knowledge base through practice and research Learn with others as passionate and committed as you Utilize the resources of a powerful alliance of established teaching institutions to assist you in accomplishing your goals Identify your program as a member of Sanford Inspire Engage in ongoing dialogue and access research and best practices, ideas, motivation, and inspiration from a diversified consortium of universities Change the world with a collective movement of passionate professionals Get inspired... join the movement! SANFORD INSPIRE

19 Keys to Success for Collaborative Members The Sanford Inspire curriculum enhancement process requires the following from its members: Complete Institutional buy in. The Collaborative expects each member to secure approval and support from all leadership levels and stakeholder groups for participation in our commitment to inspired teaching and learning. How it Works A system for assessment and self-study. Members should have an established culture supportive of continuous improvement based on performance and program assessment measures leading to meaningful revisions. Enthusiastic faculty involvement. Faculty commitment provides the foundation for successful participation in Sanford Inspire. Their own inspired teaching and learning will model the expectations of students. Ability to produce results. The Collaborative expects its members to align program revisions to improved candidate performance as measured in PK-12 classrooms. A willingness to collaborate and share. Collaboration is a driving force behind the Sanford Inspire movement. We will achieve success by sharing ideas, best practices, and research and working together as partners as well as critical colleagues. 18

20 Inspire TEACH INSPIRED. LEARN INSPIRED. LIVE INSPIRED. SANFORD INSPIRE

21 I inspire my students. Teacher Education Integration 20

22 Reshaping Teacher Education Deeply committed to investigating and implementing what makes inspirational teachers, Sanford Inspire serves as a catalyst for change in the preparation and support of highquality educators. Most educators realize the importance of inspired teaching and learning. Yet, more teacher education programs must intentionally focus on developing passionate teachers who specifically and systematically incorporate socio-emotional relationship building skills equally with highly effective pedagogical strategies. To prepare Sanford Inspire teachers and educators, higher education institutions need to build these fundamental concepts into their educator preparation programs. This includes systematically assessing program effectiveness by gathering and analyzing candidate and program performance data as measured during their clinical practice experiences and in their graduates future PK-12 classrooms. University-based educator preparation programs, along with their school district partners who share this philosophy and seek to develop new curricular and instructional approaches to inspired teaching and learning, are invited to participate in Sanford Inspire. To learn more about how to join Sanford Inspire, visit SANFORD INSPIRE

23 Getting Started Joining Sanford Inspire begins with having a rich dialogue with and a genuine commitment from all stakeholders. This conversation revolves around how you define and envision inspired teaching and learning and what is needed to position it as a core feature of your program. It requires asking questions like: What examples of inspired teaching and learning exist in our program? What aspects of our current teacher education program reflect inspired teaching and learning? How should we position it in our educator preparation programs? What outcomes do we hope to achieve with Sanford Inspire? How will we recognize and reward those outcomes? What will inspired teaching and learning look like at your institution? Teacher Education Integration Where do we begin and what steps do we take to realize these changes? What makes the Sanford Inspire Collaborative so powerful and exciting is the opportunity for each university to answer these questions in their own way. The Sanford Inspire core beliefs guide the work, but the collaborative process provides the flexibility and synergism allowing it to succeed at different institutions. Ultimately, every university will develop a framework based on the Sanford Inspire principles. Participation in Sanford Inspire also involves your PK-12 school partners and other organizations. Therefore, it s critical to have a conversation surrounding the question, why inspired teaching and learning? with principals, superintendents, parent groups, counselors, and other invested stakeholders. In a movement of this size and scope, everyone needs to have a voice and be heard. 22

24 Next Steps After stakeholders reach consensus about the definition and vision of inspired teaching and learning using the Sanford Inspire core beliefs the remaining steps to implementation include: Self-evaluation. Analyze and assess your current teacher education programs, curriculum, and performance indicators as they relate to Sanford Inspire. Identification of curriculum changes. Identify the gaps between your current program structures and curriculum and what it will take to develop beginning educators capable of demonstrating inspired teaching and learning. Program development. Design and implement new and redesigned courses, programs, and teaching methods to align with Sanford Inspire guiding principles, keeping in mind the needs of your own institution and faculty. Measurement of process and results. Continuously assess candidate and program performance through signature assignments, clinical practice ratings and other key measures. Share research and best practices with other Collaborative members. Ongoing improvement. Integrate research and best practices from your own assessment as well as from other Collaborative members as part of your ongoing improvement process. SANFORD INSPIRE

25 Case Study: The National University Sanford Inspire Experience In addition to providing resources and support to the universities and school districts collaborating to implement the framework, National University is equally involved in integrating Sanford Inspire into our own Sanford College of Education. We offer our experience as a starting point for universities to begin their implementation processes. Start with the End in Mind Every good framework or movement is driven by a vision. When first evaluating Sanford Inspire, we wondered how it could help us graduate teachers who would truly make a difference in every classroom. Every good movement is driven by a vision. What does inspired teaching and learning mean to you? Teacher Education Integration This required engaging in rigorous dialogue around questions like: What is inspired teaching and learning? What does it mean to be an inspired teacher? How do these inspired qualities influence our candidates performances and PK-12 learners achievements? How should we align our curriculum with the Sanford Inspire candidate qualities? How do we measure our programs effectiveness as the candidates progress through those programs and work in their own classrooms? Facilitated by the Dean of the Sanford College of Education, the Director of Sanford Inspire, and National University s Sanford College of Education faculty, this initiative received enthusiastic support from the National University System Chancellor and key administrators. 24

26 The National University Implementation Process Involving stakeholders We engaged our PK-12 stakeholders in discussions about the Sanford Inspire concepts, core beliefs, and initiatives, and received guidance regarding our program improvement plans. The feedback we received encouraged us throughout the change process. Defining inspired teaching and learning. Through a series of formal and informal conversations during various faculty meetings, National University s teacher education faculty explored the qualities of inspired teaching and learning. As a result of these monthly conversations, the faculty determined they needed to further explore exemplary programs and teachers who reflected inspired teaching and learning. Based on this decision, the faculty formed five faculty-led work groups who gathered evidence based on focused questions. Identifying candidate skills The faculty determined their candidates would be known as Sanford Inspire teachers would need to demonstrate a combination of student-centered and inquiry-based pedagogy, with a focus on building meaningful relationships with students through research-based socio-emotional skills. Conducting a gap analysis For the department s initial and advanced programs, the faculty identified curricular and instructional gaps between the current program and the identified candidate attributes, program themes, and key professional standards. Designing the new curriculum Next, the faculty formed a 12-member team charged with using a myriad evidence-based resources, including work-group findings, professional standards, and other conceptual frameworks. Their goal was to create a proposal for linked revisions of the initial credential and advanced teacher educations programs based upon: 1) finalized key candidate attributes and 2) identified major programmatic conceptual themes culled from the evidence. SANFORD INSPIRE

27 Implementing curriculum changes Based on the gap analysis results, National University revised the Program Learning Outcomes, Course Learning Outcomes, instructional strategies, assignments, field experiences, and clinical practice placements to ensure alignment to the new Sanford Inspire candidate attributes and program themes. Facilitating feedback groups While progressing through the curricular revision process, we will have a series of focus groups targeting feedback from the PK-12 educational community members. Long before our program revisions move decidedly forward, the guidance from our educational colleagues will be able to influence our directions. Conducting ongoing research and review Engage faculty Define Inspired teaching and learning Conduct gap analysis Implement curriculum changes Continually research and review The teacher education faculty will continually review all candidate performance measures to ensure relevant and aligned data are gathered based on the program s revised Program Learning and Course Learning Outcomes. Teacher Education Integration We re Happy to Share our Experience... National University s experience with Sanford Inspire is presented as an example only. As we learn more, the implementation process will develop similarities across universities; it will always vary to some degree from one university to another. If you have any questions about the National University experience or the implementation process, please visit 26

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29 I love learning. PK-12 Schools & School District Integration 28

30 School districts can access Sanford Inspire research and resources to improve in-service teacher development. Customized Development for Teachers Increasingly, Sanford Inspire Collaborative partners are reaching out to local school districts to introduce them to the opportunities available through university-to-school district collaboration. By working with Collaborative members, school districts gain access to research and resources to help improve teacher development based upon the tenets of Sanford Inspire. Collaborating with Sanford Inspire can help your school district achieve three important outcomes: Customize your professional teacher development around issues of inspiring PK-12 students. Use an action research approach to systematically study the implementation of your Sanford Inspire goals. Work collaboratively with select university schools of teacher education on issues of professional development based on the Sanford Inspire model. Having inspired teachers in your classrooms also helps with these critical goals: Build stronger teacher student relationships so students feel more connected to their schools and communities. Create inspired classrooms supporting improved academic achievement. Motivate and reinforce students to apply themselves in the classroom and in their communities. SANFORD INSPIRE

31 Implementing Sanford Inspire at the School District Level One of the real strengths of Sanford Inspire is the ability to customize according to the needs of each school district. Because Sanford Inspire provides a framework and an approach rather than a structured program, it allows significant leeway in how schools and school districts can apply the Sanford Inspire resources and materials to enhance professional development. With Sanford Inspire, you can select the materials and resources to best address your teacher development issues. Moreover, Sanford Inspire provides a process of research and outcome-based assessment designs, enabling you to systematically study your own practices and participate in continuous improvement based on learner outcomes. Over time, Sanford Inspire becomes a self-perpetuating professional development model for supporting inspired teaching and learning in your classrooms. PK-12 Schools & School District Integration 30

32 School districts collaborating with Sanford Inspire typically follow these implementation steps: Initiate the conversation. Engage your teachers and administrators in dialogue around what it means to be an inspired educator at your level and what an inspired PK-12 school would look like in your district. Self-assess. Analyze your current teacher development and classroom practices. Identify improvement opportunities. What can teachers do differently to create better student-teacher relationships? How can they bring more of themselves to the classroom and become inspired teachers? Connect with a university partner. If you already have a partnership with a university or college school of education, introduce them to Sanford Inspire. Develop an idea. Identify an aspect of the Sanford Inspire approach resonating with the teachers and educators in your school district. Capture this idea and begin a dialogue. Start with engaging a member of the Collaborative to meet and determine what additional resources Sanford Inspire can provide in the way of grants and materials. Contact Us Today! Our team will conduct an initial interview to understand your needs, then put you in touch with the appropriate people to set the process in motion. To get started, contact Sanford Inspire at SANFORD INSPIRE

33 Sanford Harmony The Sanford Education Center at National University also offers Sanford Harmony a PreK-6 social-emotional learning framework emphasizing positive peer interactions to help teachers create more inclusive, connected classrooms. Sanford Harmony helps teachers instill communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills in their students that last a lifetime, and has demonstrated initial positive results in raising student achievement levels and reducing classroom conflict. Using age-appropriate materials, teachers facilitate lessons and activities enhancing students communication and relationship-building skills. Peer Relationships Diversity & Inclusion Focus Themes Relationship Building Lessons & Activities Empathy & Critical Thinking 5Core Themes for Every Grade Level Together, Inspire and Harmony provide an integrated approach to supporting teachers and improving student outcomes. PK-12 Schools & School District Integration Problem Solving Communication For more information, visit 32

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35 I celebrate diversity. Resources & Teacher Development Materials 34

36 Sanford Inspire Teacher Development Designed to prepare and retain teacher leaders, Sanford Inspire aligns with contemporary education movements such as the Social-Emotional Intelligence initiative focusing on improving student achievement and teacher accountability. Using an innovative approach to inspired teacher development, Sanford Inspire: Helps teachers understand the importance of having inspired educators in every classroom Provides targeted support and professional development, including access to high-quality resources increasing teacher effectiveness Teaches knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed by highly effective classroom teachers Emphasizes the importance of socio-emotional skills in the teaching process Facilitates sharing of best practices to expand the inspired education movement Sanford Inspire resources and materials allow PK-12 teachers to individually address their professional development needs. SANFORD INSPIRE

37 Ideal candidates for Sanford Inspire professional development include: Pre-service general education credential candidates Pre-service special education credential candidates Current teachers in all fields National Board Certified teacher candidates Targeted support and professional development to increase teacher effectiveness in the classroom. Resources & Teacher Development Materials Teacher leaders and mentors Professional substitute teachers 36

38 Resources Sanford Inspire offers an ever-evolving and dynamic set of ideas, tools, and materials to support inspired learning experiences for teachers, educators, and students. Resources include: Innovative educational methodologies always growing, always refining Customizable plans for varied classroom, district and community needs Modules, featuring Sanford Inspire Collaborative members, demonstrating inspired teaching and learning practices Online professional development learning modules, designed to encourage dialogue and action Lesson plans and online micro-courses designed by, for, and with inspired teachers Opportunities to engage online with educators around the country who are dedicated to advancing Sanford Inspire teaching and learning practices Enriching opportunities for teachers to grow professionally and learn inspired practices, at Teaching and Learning Inspiration retreats and gatherings Participation in dynamic research teams to study the impact of inspired teaching and learning Access to select workshops and symposia held at the Sanford Education Center at National University A dynamic set of ideas, tools, resources and support... SANFORD INSPIRE

39 Teacher Development Materials Since the initial Sanford Inspire research began in 2008, ASU s educators have developed more than 70 opendomain resources to assist with teacher development. These include composed lesson plans segmented in five broad teaching areas, on-demand learning modules, online videos showing implemented strategies in PK-12 classrooms, and other types of instructional materials. Universities and school districts embracing Sanford Inspire may use as few or as many of the materials as they choose. Sanford Inspire also allows for the development of customized materials based on the tenets of the movement. Reviewing the materials to determine which ones fit your curriculum will help to achieve your desired outcomes with Sanford Inspire. Through the process of sharing their research results and best practices, the Sanford Inspire Collaborative will continually develop new learning materials. The Collaborative members will use new technologies to deliver highly effective resources used in educator preparation programs as well as professional growth materials for educators in PK-12 schools. Use the Sanford Inspire teacher development materials, or create your own. Resources & Teacher Development Materials 38

40 On Demand Learning Modules Developed through the ASU/Sanford Inspire partnership, the on-demand learning modules provide important skill development opportunities for pre-service and in-service teachers. The modules offer many benefits: Flexible The wide variety of topics enables teachers to customize their learning and strengthen their craft of teaching. Easy to complete The on-demand modules usually take less than one hour to complete. No cost All learning modules are provided free of charge to teachers and school districts. Convenient New and experienced teachers can receive support as part of a teacher preparation curriculum or as additional classwork. Effective The modules help teachers develop the skills necessary to sustain inspiration in the classroom. Written by teachers, for teachers, the on-demand learning modules are organized around five teaching domains: learning environment, planning and delivery, motivation, student growth and achievement, and professional practices. For a complete list of the topics covered in each domain, please visit SANFORD INSPIRE

41 Join the Movement! Inspired teaching and learning occur when teachers apply best practices and maximize engagement across all aspects of the classroom and associated learning environments. At Sanford Inspire, we re providing the knowledge, resources, and teacher development processes to ensure every student in every classroom is taught by an inspired teacher. TEACH INSPIRED. LEARN INSPIRED. LIVE INSPIRED. It s time for change! What s needed is education that inspires us all. Join the movement and help us change the world. One student, one teacher, one classroom at a time. Contact Sanford Inspire: sanfordinspire@nu.edu Resources & Teacher Development Materials 40

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43 What really appeals to me about Sanford Inspire is the notion of collaborations and partnerships pushing a common vision through multiple pathways not one way or right answer or program to adopt, but rather a consistency in approach and philosophy about how both adults and children learn. I am a mentor Linda Hargan, Founder Collaborative for Teaching and Learning 42

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