FAQs
What kind of Professional Learning does Shifting Schools offer?
Shifting Schools prides itself on offering personalized, purpose-driven professional learning for Educators around the world.
We currently offer a mix of blended professional learning, virtual professional learning and in-person professional learning for schools both locally (US) and globally. You can check out schools we have worked with, and are currently working with as well as see what online offerings and digital downloads we have for sale by checking out our PL Pathways.
Interested in a personalized package for your school? Email us: info[at]shiftingschools.com
What are Team Paced Pathways?
Team paced pathways is a Blended Learning model of Professional Learning. Valuing teachers means valuing the complexity of their schedules. With our pathways, you pick when and where you want to engage with each week’s learning. We explain more here plus you can check out some of the pathways we offer!
Where can I find your FREE PDF Guides?
That’s easy too! Click here or click Resources in our top navigation menu, then click Resource Library.
Where can I find the Shifting Our Schools Podcast Episodes?
Click Resources in our top navigation menu. Then click Podcasts.
Shifting Schools Online Learning FAQs
How do I get a password to join a cohort?
After registration you will receive a confirmation e-mail from AESD (to the e-mail address you used at registration.) This e-mail will include your password. Passwords are required to access all cohorts and are specific to your registration. Passwords are caps specific.
How can I help the Shifting Schools movement?
Firstly, you already are. You are leading the way in changing how schools are approaching public education by adopting change within the walls of your own classroom/school. You are a leader by example. If you wish to share your passion for change with the leadership of your school/district, please contact us. We would be happy to help!
Why can’t I register directly from this site?
At this time, AESD is managing the registration and payment for all Shifting Schools (Out-of-State) participants. To register, please follow the links on the Welcome page. These will direct you to the AESD website.
What technology to I need to know how to use in order to be successful with Shifting Schools?
Great news, NONE! You don’t need to have any specific technology skills to be successful here! We will use ZOOM for synchronous videos (meetings), SLACK for cohort collaboration (chats), and the REImagineWAEd website for resources (tools, templates, videos and more.) We will teach you how to use them as you use them.
How can I get proof of participation for my records?
Shifting Schools does not take attendance or manage participation. At the conclusion of each cohort (the last session), participants can opt to download and print a certificate of completion if they so desire.
What affiliations does Shifting Schools have? Are there platforms, apps, services that you prefer?
Shifting Schools works in partnership with AESD and the WA OSPI.
Shifting Schools is not supported or funded by any particular technology platform, app, or company. While Shifting Schools may use for their instruction a particular tool, it equally supports (and encourages) the use of any technology tool that meets the needs of the user.