The AFT Professional Development Program:
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Is rooted in evidence-based educational, cognitive and social science research.
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Is guided by expert practitioners in the field and designed by frontline educators who know firsthand what goes on in classrooms and schools every day.
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Provides educators with the necessary tools and resources to make complex decisions and select the most effective strategies for meeting individual students’ academic, social and behavioral needs.
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Connects excellent teaching practice with broader educational policy issues and campaigns.
The AFT provides professional learning opportunities at several events throughout the year. In addition, the national union works with state federations and local affiliates to deliver coursework locally or virtually via mini-courses. We can also assist in developing the capacity to provide the offerings directly to affiliate members.
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Download the latest course catalog or visit www.aftpd.org for more information.
The AFT Professional Development Program for Educators
Available Professional Development Offerings
The AFT offers a wide range of PD opportunities, including:
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Accessible Literacy Framework (ALF)
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Beginning Reading Instruction Beginning Reading Instruction (BRI)
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Colorín Colorado Introductory Workshop for ELL Educators
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Community Schools 101: The Nuts and Bolts
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Managing Anti-Social Behavior
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School, Family and Community: Partnerships That Support Student Learning
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Strategies for Student Success
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Thinking Mathematics K-8: Common Core Edition
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Workers' Rights in a Technology-Driven World
For the more information and the full list of offerings, visit
AFT Professional Development Offerings
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AFT Professional Development Program for Educators​
OR download AFT's Handbook on Professional Development
