There are a large amount of tools, resources and strategies available for teachers to maximize instruction and promote student learning. Learning how to use these resources can be challenging and time-consuming; therefore, IMRS is committed to providing quality, ongoing professional development in a meaningful and productive way. The department not only provides support for the services we offer, but also focuses on current pedagogy, emerging technologies and best practices.

The Instructional Technology component of IMRS focuses on helping educators incorporate emerging technologies into the classroom to facilitate student learning. We stress that technology is a tool to enhance learning, promote efficiency, and teach lifelong skills that will be needed in the future. Interactions with educators come in a variety of ways: through professional development opportunities both in schools and on-site at BCIU and by facilitating county-wide initiatives. Likewise, we facilitate regional council meetings for many levels of leadership to provide a forum of support, collaboration and conversation for our districts.

If you have any professional development inquiries, please contact Pamela Newman at (215)348-2940 x1607 or pnewman@bucksiu.org.