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[Guy Courchesne]

What kind of professional development does your employing school offer, if anything? It doesn't seem to be overly common in Mexico but I've seen some good examples.

Tec de Monterrey offers IB training and the ASF arranges for teachers to get their master's through a US university. What else is going on out there for professional development?

[TeresaLopez]

Not enough, I'll tell you. I have emailed a number of places asking about workshops for in-service teachers, and have gotten little to no response. I have had a number of people ask me if I know of anything. Sounds like it might be a good sideline, Guy, an all-day workshop of somekind

[Guy Courchesne]

MexTesol is probably the best thing for workshops that currently exists, and I think the British Council does some of that work. I was just wondering what schools are already doing, particularly the higher end schools.

[TeresaLopez]

I have sent tons of emails to the British Council asking about workshops and have never gotten a response. They have some info on their website, but is is not too current. I wish there were more things available for free-lance teachers.

[dixie]

I have received a masters thanks to the support of my current school. The first school I worked at also offered a similar program although I left before beginning. A friend is currently doing it though and it seems similar to what I did.

I have gone to Costa Rica for IB training and this summer I worked on an online course paid for by my school regarding Adolescent Literacy.

Today was a no-kiddie day as we are to have monthly PD days (although I am using that term loosely after what I just sat through) and we also have to stay later on Wednesday when we have meetings and sometimes PD.

I also work closely with peers and read edu. articles and watch videos of my own choosing and interest.

[Phil_K]