From the Desk of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction
 
Kelly Harmon, Ed.D.
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Monmouth County Vocational School District

As you create your PD goals, consider using data from your observations. Ultimately, your PDP should be informed by your performance evaluations, taking into account the formative feedback you received and the results from your performance reports. 

 

Below you will find several worthwhile professional development opportunities, either online or in person to help fulfill your PD goals.

 

State-Mandated Trainings:

• All MCVSD staff will utilize Raptor Training to satisfy state-mandated annual and recurring online training requirements.  User instructions can be accessed here. ​

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Online PD:

• NCTM Free Webinar Series

• Chhange Virtual Resources for Educators

• Online PD & Curriculum Resources for CTE

• Google Training Videos (Classroom, Forms & Hangout)

• Suicide Prevention Training class (receive 2 hours!)

• LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum Resources from GLSEN

• edWeb.net

• Lynda.com

• Coursera

• Texas Instruments Webinars

• Seizure Training

• Stanford Online

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Out of District Programs & Workshops:

• TCNJ Teacher Professional Development '26-27

• PD for Teachers @ Rutgers

• NJPSA/FEA Fall '26 PD Catalog

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In-District Programs & Workshops:

• Curriculum Conversations  - Sept. 3, 2026 @ 12:30

• Fall PD "Innovate 26-27" - October 12, 2026 (More info coming soon!)

• Monthly PLC meetings, 3rd Wednesday of every month

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Personal Presentations:

• Curriculum Showcase '25

• Summer Program Board Presentation '25

• MCVSD Assessment Results: 2024 NJGPA Data

• Igniting Passion & Purpose

• One Size Doesn't Fit All: Dare to Differentiate

• Writing High Quality Assessments

• Integrating Literacy Across the Disciplines

• Integrating Mindfulness

• Curriculum Initiative Answering Staff Questions

• Stronge Training

• High Impact Instruction for the Virtual Classroom

• Establishing a Purposeful Classroom to Inspire Learning

• Intentionally Creating a Social Media Presence for MCVSD

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Please be sure to get your building principal's approval before delving into online PD. Also, for conferences and workshops, it is important to submit a PD day request via Frontline at least 10 days prior.