T&L 2900: Professional Learning Focus for 2026-2027

This course proposal is based on the needs of teachers in a rural school district with few teachers at each grade level and content area. This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers with varying levels of experience across different teaching contexts, focusing on identified professional learning areas that support collaboration, reflection, and shared learning. Based on feedback from previous professional learning, we identified three focus areas from which teachers can choose based on their interests, needs, and administrative input. 

Consistent with adult learning theory, teachers in this course will have the opportunity to engage in self-directed learning while following a consistent methodology that will increase opportunities for collaboration, autonomy, and accountability.

During the school year, ALL teachers at DLBHS will focus on one of the three areas. This is the first of a two-year action research project. This first year is focused on gaining information and developing a plan. Those who will work for credit will also do the following:
  1. Pursue training, in-service, or focused research related to their selected focus area
  2. Participate in collegial discussion centered on this topic
  3. Submit monthly reflections and summaries of their work
  4. Develop a plan for implementation and analysis to be carried out during the 2027-2028 school year.

 Session Details

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Attached Credit (1 credit, S/U grade) : $50.00 (Coupon Required)

Cancellation Policy

If UND receives the Course Withdrawal Form 7 or more calendar days before the learning event start date, the fee paid to UND Professional Development for Educators minus a $35 processing fee will be refunded. If the fee paid to UND is less than $100 the processing fee will be waived. NO REFUNDS are available if a withdrawal notification is received 6 or less calendar days before the learning event start date.

Instructor or Facilitator

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Mary Eldredge-Sandbo