Teacher Training

Teacher training and study are part of what we do here at IDS-CC. We have in-service every Tuesday after school and, at least once a month, we have a half day in-service. We believe this insures that the best are always getting better in a continuous improvement model.

Independent Day School-Corbett aligns works with actions in creating a vibrant learning community that starts with teachers and staff. We have been able to attract and keep "first-class" teachers due to our professional staff development policy. This policy respects and recognizes the teacher as the key to the future. We can show our gratitude for their service to society through respect, support, and mega-opportunities for continued growth. Therefore, we have focused on training to support their valuable work in developing human potential for learning and living that will leave a legacy for which all can be proud.

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What Visiting Educators are Saying About IDS-CC: - Students and teachers share a common language; "Living Above the Line", Dignity and Respect, Positive Phrasing and the four types of bullying. - Teachers model positive approaches while working with students and exhibit exemplary poise and presence. - Dignity and respect are on everyone's list of appropriate behavior. - Teachers and administrators work in partnership.

The IDS-CC position on teacher training is driven by five basic directives:

1. Research-based learning strategies
2. Programs recognized by national education and associations or respected educational companies
3. General strategies identified as "Best Practices" in education
4. Produce an entire school of excellence, rather than settle for pockets of excellence
5. Capitalize on team building, collegiality, and a can-do community spirit.

Faculty Development: Building a Dynamic Learning Community

It all starts by indentifying and developing faculty who seeks to be known for their life-long learning focus. We pride ourselves in embracing the Olympic Mentality Model into all we do as educators ; whereby the best are always working to be better.

In the Olympics, it's called "Going for the Gold" or breaking and creating new records. For our own purposes, "winning" means both teachers and students win when we strive for excellence in the classroom. Look up to the sky – there's plenty of room at the top!

It means building in THE TIME for study, reflections and review, review, review. With afternoon services, half-day releases, in-service days every week and a week of intensive training prior to school opening each year, we provide the clear message that we are a culture that supports a life-long learning mentality.

Teacher training and study are part of what we do here at IDS-CC. We believe that:

• It is an expectation.
• It is recruiting tool for new faculty.
• It is what brings other educators to learn from and with us.
• It is what gives the teachers confidence and a sense of enthusiasm to provide learning that is productive, applicable, and speaks to the self-worth of each child.

"Children First!"

If children are indeed first, then teachers need an abundance of resources to support all aspects of teaching and learning in their classrooms and throughout the campus to get the best results for students.

Our IDS Teachers have grown to expect the resources necessary to support all aspects of teaching and learning. All available resources are dedicated to supporting the classrooms and the classroom environment.

Teacher Training Content and Resources are selected to:

• Accelerate the learning process
• Increase time on, and attention to, classroom tasks, which correlate to increased academic achievement.
• Provide teachers with an abundance of options to connect positively and effectively with the academic, emotional, social and physical needs of learners.