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Why Attend Your State Conference?

On October 25, 2017October 25, 2017 By Andy Milne3 Comments

This week's blog post presents you with 5 reasons to attend your state AHPERD convention. Although I have used my state of Illinois as the subject of the post, feel free to copy, paste and adapt it to suit the needs of teachers in your state. It's conference season, so let's encourage as many of …

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Free Health PD

On October 22, 2016January 6, 2017 By Andy Milne1 Comment

I've blogged before about how there are so many free professional development opportunities out there for teachers nowadays. Nearly all of which can be accessed in your own time, without spending a dime. I thought it would be useful to collate some of those links all on one page so that it might act as …

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Why Join A Professional Organization?

On June 19, 2016February 4, 2018 By Andy MilneLeave a comment

I get it. Money is tight, and getting release time to go to conference becomes more difficult every year. And anyway, isn't everything I need available on the internet? If I need help with my teaching, can't I just Google it? As a teacher it is important that we stay connected with other teachers, advocates …

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Read, Watch, Listen & Do

On May 31, 2016August 22, 2016 By Andy Milne2 Comments

It's time for that oft-asked question at this time -"What are your plans for the summer?" and my response of late has been "Finding time to switch my brain off for a rest". It's been a busy school year for me and I am need in of re-charging my batteries a little. Having said that, …

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10 Free Ways to Develop Professionally

On March 15, 2016May 19, 2016 By Andy Milne5 Comments

Spring Break is just around the corner, and hopefully recharging your batteries is number 1 on your list. The clocks have changed, the weather has improved and 4th quarter has a nice ring to it. However, if you do find yourself looking for free professional development during your break, here's my Top 10 list. #1 …

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Free: Without Cost or Payment

On July 6, 2015May 19, 2016 By Andy Milne1 Comment

There's no denying it. Funds for teachers professional development are like my three year old son at the park...always on the slide. Additionally, finding the time to go to conferences, and not just the awesome national conferences but even those held at a local level is difficult too.  Now, we could see this as a …

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