Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase is an online resource to aid educators in nurturing school climates conducive to learning. It is organized around five elements aimed at developing a positive learning climate.

Task 3: Professional Learning

Guideline: The principal can use the professional learning profile to assess the impact of the school's professional learning activities on school safety and student academic achievement. The findings may help to identify focus areas for creating a positive school climate.

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Guidelines

Current Models for Evaluating Effectiveness of Teacher Professional Development

This document lists recommendations to State Leaders from leading experts evaluation of professional development programs.

Staff Development to Enhance Safe Schools

This guide was developed by Education Northwest, formerly the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. Staff Development to Enhance Safe Schools discusses the role of staff development within the context of school safety.

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Standards for Professional Learning

This Learning Forward link is to the National 2011 Staff Development Council's Standards for Professional Learning and Staff Development.

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