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Professional Development
Tap into our national education experts and full range of leading multimedia and assessment services, as only Discovery Education can provide.

As educators, we have an exciting opportunity to capitalize on dynamic ways to reach and inspire young people, motivating students to reach their highest academic and personal potential. Investing in professional development is critical to achieving this success. Whether you currently use one or more Discovery Education digital or assessment services, or are just getting started, we are committed to helping you make the most of rich digital media in your classroom today.

Online Professional Development Web-Based Seminars (Webinar)

Three consecutive hours of customized professional development. These online sessions that are dedicated exclusively to your staff and can be scheduled at times that are convenient for you.
Price: $450

Master's of Science in Instructional Media through Wilkes University

  • Attend classes designed by world-renowned educators including Kathy Schrock
  • Learn at your own pace with a convenient online format

Onsite Professional Development (facilitator, administration, and teacher training)

Bring in a Discovery Education certified trainer to cover the basics of setup, provide a thorough overview of the service, discuss integration strategies, and highlight resources within the service for ongoing professional development.
Price: $2,500 for six-hour day

Available Topics (Three Hours Each)

(available at a building, administration, or district level)
Choose a Topic Discovery Education
streaming		 Discovery Education
Science		 Discovery Education
Health		 Discovery Education
Assessment		 Discovery Education
MediaShare
Introductory The Basics
  • Create usernames/passwords, stream and download media, and organize media assets
  • Access ready made learning resources and create media rich activities using Thematic Focus, Calendar, and the Interactive Atlas
 The Basics
(Recommended as full day combining Introductory and Deeper Integration Modules)
  • Master how to navigate, browse for DE Science resources, set up a class, and utilize Assignment Builder
  • Master how to assign and instruct with Virtual Labs and Explorations
 The Basics
  • Create user names/passwords, stream and download Health related media, and organize media assets
  • Access ready made learning resources and create media-rich activities using: Lesson Plan Library, Digital Manipulatives, Program Library, and Body Atlas
 The Basics
  • Understand reports to make instructional decisions
  • Apply use of online tools to improve instruction: diagnostic probes, supplementary resources, and more
  • Learn remediation strategies powered by Discovery Education streaming video
 The Basics
  • Master how to upload content and manage uploaded content with a variety of sharing and privacy options
  • Map content to state curriculum standards as well as grade level and subject area
  • Learn how to browse and search for content
Deeper Integration:
Take instruction to the next level. Skills covered in "The Basics" are required 		Integration Strategies
Create media-rich activities to engage students using Assignment, Quiz, and Writing Prompt Builders. Integrate media content into commonly used desktop applications such as word processors and presentation software 		Learning through Inquiry with
Discovery Education Science (Recommended as full day combining Introductory and Deeper Integration Modules)
  • Weave together instruction and formative assessments, providing students with instant feedback and remediation options
  • Create a custom inquiry-based unit of study to implement with students the next day
 Integration Strategies
Deeply explore selected modules to fully understand how best to incorporate lesson plans and media. Choose from the nine modules that cover key life skills: The Body, Growth and Development, Mental Health, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Safety, Tobacco, Violence 		Make Data Driven Decisions
  • Prioritize instruction to make the greatest gain
  • Create and review individualized instruction plans
  • Demonstrate educator ability to read/apply their own data from Discovery Education Assessment
  • Differentiate instruction for students and groups of students (NCLB subgroups)
Other Topics Include
Progress Monitoring Using Progress Zone Use Real Time Data to
  • Close the Achievement Gap
  • Solve Your RTI Puzzle

Day of Discovery

Host a team from Discovery Education at your site for a conference-style day of intensive professional development customized for your staff. Includes: a Keynote Address, three Breakout Sessions, and a Closing Session focused on ongoing support through the Discovery Educator Network
Price: $6,000 for event hosting up to 100 educators

For more information call 800-323-9084 or email educationsales@discovery.com.