Professional Development
Our Philosophy Teachers have the power to shape lives. For most of us, apart from our parents, teachers have shaped our lives more than any other individual. There is no more critical need in our society today than preparing teachers who know their subject matter well and who understand the social and emotional needs of students.
The most active ingredients in improving schools are the knowledge and skills of our teachers. Investing in professional development is one of the primary priorities in our district.
Professional development within Socorro Consolidated Schools is dedicated to:
• | Preparing teachers to present curriculum that is both rigorous and integrated; |
• | Facilitating the teachers' understanding that students' attitudes and emotions need nurturing in the learning process. It's about the students' hearts, as well as their minds. |
• | Investing in teachers by supporting their lifelong learning with the conviction that this is a key components to improving our schools. |
We believe that teachers should themselves be life-long learners because the current state of content knowledge, as well as our understanding about how to teach, improves constantly.
Professional Development Opportunities
New Mexico State University's Online Teacher Professional Development Webinars
University Opportunities
PBS TeacherLine provides online professional development through facilitated courses, a supportive learning community, and exemplary professional resources.