The Talent Development Department offers an array of professional development courses for St. Lucie Public Schools non-instructional and instructional staff members via Canvas.
Professional Learning Catalog
Professional learning sessions offered by all departments in our district.
Talent Development Offerings
Online Courses via Canvas LMS
SLPS employees are expected to:
- complete courses with the highest level of integrity
- complete each assignment individually by the scheduled due dates
- collaborate with colleagues within the course and participate in group discussion boards
- receive full credit on all assignments (if asked to resubmit)
Strategies for Highly Effective Teaching
This course offers a variety of teaching modules based on grade level.
This module does not require pre-registration in Frontline. Simply click on the link to self-enroll in the Canvas course and choose the pathways that best fit your needs.
Once you are enrolled in the course, you will have access to it for the entire school year via your Canvas Dashboard. Upon completion of a pathway(s), you will earn a Badge which you can submit to Frontline for in-service points.
One Course – Multiple Pathways Offered
- Accountable Talk – 5 hours
- Differentiated Instruction – 3 hours
- Monitoring for Student Understanding – 1 hour
- Project Based Learning – 2 hours
- Reciprocal Teaching – 5 hours
- Small Group Instruction & Differentiation – 1 hour
- SLPS Framework – up to 10 hours
EdTech Offerings
Technology Modules for All (Canvas Course)
This self-paced course offers a variety of technology modules based on the different edtech platforms we offer in St. Lucie Public Schools.
This module does not require pre-registration in Frontline. Simply click on the link to self-enroll in the Canvas course and choose the pathways that best fit your needs.
Once you are enrolled in the course, you will have access to it for the entire school year via your Canvas Dashboard. Upon completion of a pathway(s), you will earn a Badge which you can submit to Frontline for in-service points.
One Course – Multiple Pathways Offered
- Accessibility for All
- Canvas (2 Tracks)
- MFA
- Microsoft Online Pathways
- Microsoft Teams (4 Tracks)
- OneDrive
- OneNote (2 Tracks)
Microsoft Online Pathways
Participants select from a variety of modules to learn more about the applications within Office 365.
Completion of the full pathway will lead to Microsoft Certification.
Pathways Choices:
- Beginner Level
- Intermediate Level
- Advanced Level
Courses for Endorsements and Certifications
The Talent Development Department offers the following courses for certification and endorsements free of charge to teachers in St. Lucie Public Schools.
- ESOL Endorsement courses
- SWD Recertification
- Administration Certification courses
- Clinical Educator
- Mentor Certification
For additional information please visit Courses for Certification.
Drop-in Sessions & #SLPSTalks
Deepen conversations around the professional learning acquired within the PL on Demand Micro-Learning Modules and more! Ongoing learning together with SLPS peers & access to #SLPSTalks with guest speakers. For questions or more information, contact: Dr. Belinda Benner-Ordoñez.
Straight Chalk - The Podcast for Busy Educators
Talking straight about all things education with Dr. Belinda Benner-Ordoñez, former high school teacher and now an Instructional Specialist who is passionate about designing differentiated and engaging professional learning systems to maximize choices for busy educators that include best practices for andragogy and well-being to support self-efficacy. Share in professional learning and conversations around pedagogy, teaching and learning practices, behavior management, special topic series, and a whole lot more! Also, get access to educational experts sharing practical ideas and resources for enriching teaching practice and keep up to date with the latest research and trends in education. Listen on your drive home or on your lunch break to find out how much fun learning can be.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts from; Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio, Amazon, Pandora, etc.
You will be eligible to receive one hour of in-service points after you have listened to two episodes. Use this form you log your listening.
PL on Demand - Micro-Learning Modules
PL on Demand offers professional learning at your fingertips, designed intentionally so that strategies can be instantly put into practice! Each session is broken into bite-sized learning lasting about 1-hour.
Micro-learning topics include direct instruction from expert trainers, activities, and additional resources to dive deeper into the following focus areas: Empowered Educator Wellness, Creating Collaborative Communities, Strategies for Student Success, and Elevating Professional Practices.
Online Courses via Canvas LMS
This course does not require pre-registration in Frontline. Simply click on the link to self-enroll in the Canvas course and choose the pathways that best fit your needs.
Once you are enrolled in the course, you will have access to it for the entire school year via your Canvas Dashboard. Upon completion of a pathway(s), you will earn a Badge which you can submit to Frontline for in-service points.
Technology Modules for All
This self-paced course offers a variety of technology modules based on the EdTech platforms we use in the district.
One Course – Multiple Pathways Offered
- Accessibility for All
- Canvas (2 Tracks)
- MFA
- Microsoft Online Pathways
- Microsoft Teams (4 Tracks)
- OneDrive
- OneNote (2 Tracks)
Strategies for Highly Effective Teaching
This course offers a variety of teaching modules based on grade level.
One Course – Multiple Pathways Offered
- Accountable Talk – 5 hours
- Differentiated Instruction – 3 hours
- Monitoring for Student Understanding – 1 hour
- Project Based Learning – 2 hours
- Reciprocal Teaching – 5 hours
- Small Group Instruction & Differentiation – 1 hour
- SLPS Framework – up to 10 hours
Microsoft Online Training
Participants select from a variety of modules to learn more about the applications within Office 365.
Completion of the full pathway will lead to Microsoft Certification.
Pathways Choices:
- Beginner Level
- Intermediate Level
- Advanced Level
60-Second Strategies
To watch the 60-Second Strategies, log in to your Microsoft 365 account using your network ID.
Boarding Passes & TNT
Response Rates
Reading Progress
Nearpod - Draw It
Family Meetings
Movement & Collab
Leaders of Innovative Technology
Are you wishing you were more involved with technology infusion on your campus?
Do you have great ideas to integrate technology in your classroom and want to share it with others?
If you answered yes, then Leaders of Innovative Technology is the cohort for you!
Do you have great ideas to integrate technology in your classroom and want to share it with others?
If you answered yes, then Leaders of Innovative Technology is the cohort for you!
Each cohort will participate in virtual PLC’s, coaching cycles, video-based coaching, Microsoft collaboration and professional development opportunities.
In addition, participants will receive support and feedback from district Leaders of Innovative Technology specialists.
LIT 1
Start here
MIE Certified
Focus: Technology integration in the classroom
Participants will attend virtual meetings each month to learn about different Microsoft applications and how to engage learning for all students.
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LIT 2
After becoming MIE Certified
MIE Trainer / MIE Master Trainer
Focus: Technology leadership throughout the school
Participants will collaborate in virtual PLCs each month to help grow technology on their campus. To become an MIE Trainer or MIE Master Trainer, participants must be MIE Certified and provide professional development to school employees on Microsoft applications (at least 100 people for the MIE Trainer Certification and 400 people for the MIE Master Trainer Certification).
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LIT 3
After becoming an MIE Trainer or Master Trainer
MIE Expert
Focus: Technology growth throughout the community
Participants will share their learning with colleagues and other educators through local training programs in their own school systems, presentations at conferences, blogs, social channels, and more. Participants will adopt 21st century teaching and learning, take risks, and strive to improve their pedagogy to integrate technology tools that improve student outcomes.
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