Uniondale Public Schools

            Uniondale Public School's commitment to ongoing staff development includes:

• providing stimulating, enriching professional and career development activities and opportunities 

• offering strategies to maximize instructional capacity, increase test scores, and create a supportive and challenging learning climate

• increasing the impact of staff development on student performance
• providing opportunities for self-directed learning
• working with departments to identify staff development needs
• supporting the mission of the Uniondale Public Schools to provide the best educational opportunities to all students

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Resources:

Journal of Staff Development
http://www.nsdc.org

Uniondale Public School's Professional Library

Links:

National Staff Development Resource Council
An organization that ensures success for students through staff development and school improvement.
http://www.nsdc.org/educatorindex.htm

North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
NCREL's helpful pathways to professional development.
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/pd0cont.htm

Staff Development for Educators
Tips and strategies for teachers.
http://www.sde.com/

Uniondale School Library Media Center's Resources
http://uniondaleny.org/staff_development.htm
Extensive lists of resources for teachers.
    Professional Development Sites
        http://www.backflip.com/members/uhslibrary/10665795/sort=0/
    Teacher Resources Page
        http://uhslmc.org/teacher_resource_page.htm
    Resources for Teachers by Department
        http://uhslmc.org/teacher.htm

Contact:
Professional Development Team
Greta Kantrowitz
Judy Marino
Annette O'Ferrall
Susan West
Dr. Wafa Deeb-Westervelt
Cornelius Court School
1060 Cornelius Court
Uniondale, NY  11553