Professional Development – St. Vrain Valley Schools

Empowering Educators: Special Guest Patrice Bain Joins St. Vrain for a Transformative Learning Event

Join St. Vrain’s Office of Professional Development for an inspiring event with Patrice Bain, author of Powerful Teaching and newly released book featuring St. Vrain classrooms: Powerful Classrooms. Patrice Bain’s groundbreaking work empowers educators to create learning environments where students truly thrive. At this event, you’ll discover research-backed techniques that promote lasting learning, student engagement,
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P-TEACH program recognized in top 7 in the nation

The St. Vrain Valley Schools P-TEACH program in partnership with the University of Colorado Denver was named among the top seven teacher preparation programs in the nation. On Thursday, school administrators hosted a collaborative learning event to share what makes the program unique. P-TEACH, or the Pathways to Teaching program, was launched in SVVSD in
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Advanced Placement for All: Elevating Educational Excellence in St. Vrain Valley Schools

In the landscape of contemporary education, the St. Vrain Valley School District stands out for its ambitious and successful “AP for All” initiative. This program is not just about providing access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses; it’s about redefining educational excellence and creating a culture of high achievement and inclusivity. The Essence of AP for
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P-TEACH Grads Return to Classroom as Apprentice Teachers

Just three months after finishing high school, some recent graduates are back in St. Vrain classrooms. Eight members of the inaugural class of the Pathways to Teaching (P-TEACH) program are working as apprentice teachers at Mountain View Elementary and Timberline PK-8. Apprentices are paraprofessional educators, who, under the direction of a classroom teacher, work to support student learning through a wide range of planning, instruction, and clerical duties.
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Pathways to Teaching program graduates 29 future educators

Three years ago, St. Vrain Valley Schools set out to inspire Colorado’s next generation of educators. Through a customized pathway program, students can pursue teaching careers in high school by getting a head start on their post-secondary education. The Pathways to Teaching (P-TEACH) program offers aspiring young teachers the opportunity to earn college credits through
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Harvard Brings Professional Development to Teachers in St. Vrain

This summer 34 St. Vrain elementary through high school math teachers attended a four day Mathematical Quality of Instruction Training. (MQI) Developed by Harvard University Center for Education Policy Research, the MQI is a Common Core-aligned observational rubric that provides a framework for analyzing mathematics instruction. “The MQI helps us determine if the teacher or
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Catch some Vrain Waves: Redefining how Educators are Informed, Inspired and Connected

As parents prepare to send their children off to school they usually share inspiring words of wisdom. From have a good day, to be a good friend to learn something new today – parents try and set the stage for a good day at school. Learn something new today – By nature teachers are curious
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