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KDS provides dynamic online professional development courses for K-12 teachers to earn continuing education (CEUs), in-service, or graduate credit. Courses can be applied towards state license recertification, salary increase, and career advancement. KDS specializes in timely content in areas such as Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, and Special Education.
There are several ways in which KDS can customize a partnership with Schools and Districts, Education Service Agencies, education associations and teachers unions to best serve the professional development needs of teachers. KDS also works with educational partners to design online graduate courses and online Master’s of Education degree programs to reach an international audience. Read More...
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 Carol is a reviewer for eight journals and a section editor for one. She is author of over 100 articles, book chapters, books, and other professional development materials including How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms. She works throughout the U.S. and abroad with teachers whose goal is to develop more responsive heterogeneous classrooms. |
 Jay McTighe has published numerous articles in leading educational journals, co-authored three books on assessment including the best-selling Understanding by Design series. He is a member of the National Assessment Forum, former ASCD Committee Chair, Director of the Maryland Assessment Consortium, and Director of the Maryland Summer Center for Gifted and Talented Students. |
 Susan is an author and a consultant who works with school districts all over the country to help them translate current educational research into classroom practice. She is president of Education Consulting Service, Inc., a speakers' bureau for educational topics, which she founded in 1986. |
 Todd Whitaker is a Professor of Educational Leadership at Indiana State University and has written over thirty-five articles and eight books including: Dealing With Difficult Teachers, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers and, his newest book, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Dr. Whitaker has provided professional development to teachers and administrators through over 700 presentations at the state, national, and international levels. |
 Clifton Taulbert, a Pulitzer nominated author and the President and Founder of The Building Community Institute, speaks throughout the world on the critical issue of building community; developing a set of emotionally satisfying relationships, within all the places of our living...creating an environment branded by Respect, Affirmation and Inclusion. |
 Dr. Silver is an author for several educational journals and has given keynotes at state, national, and international conferences. She has been a featured teacher for the PBS Online Teacher Chat, and has worked with educators in 46 states, Canada, Asia, and Europe. |
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