Subject: Staff Development

Profiles in Education Series

Profiles of important people and programs committed to making public education better. Programs available on 5 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 5-Disc Set. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail

List of Titles

Battling Bullies: What Every Parent (and Teacher) Should Know

"Bullying is a serious problem that can dramatically affect the ability of students to progress academically and socially. A comprehensive intervention plan that involves all students, parents, and school staff is required to ensure that all students can learn in a safe and fear-free environment." -ERIC Clearinghouse
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Early Childhood: Years of Promise

"Recommended. Highlights a collaborative early childcare model to illustrate characteristics of quality, such as teacher-child relationships, licensing/accreditation, special learning needs and staff development." -Natl. Parent Info Network
This program draws on the efforts of neuroscientists, skilled child-care Click for more

Imagining the Possibilities for Public Education

"Recommended. This program centers on the need for new thinking to reform American urban public schools. It is useful as a motivational tool to encourage teachers, public school boards and the general public to develop creative ideas for improving schools." -EMRO Review
Educational leaders gather at a Maxine Click for more

The Importance of Being a School Board Member

We discover how important volunteers who serve as school board members are as an important link in helping to plan the education of America's youth and ensuring them a quality education. Produced by Chip Taylor. 07DR CA 12 min. Click for more

Nobody Told Me The Road Would Be Easy

George Foster Peabody Award Winners: Carol Marin and Don Moseley
"Highly Recommended. This absorbing documentary offers a year-long look at the engaging students and driven teachers at Manley Career Academy on the West Side of Chicago and provides hope a real-life counterpoint Click for more