As part of the EPiC™ Support Dashboard, PD Bytes™ offer teacher candidates an efficient way to enhance their teaching practices with minimal disruption to their daily schedule. These small, self-paced professional learning courses provide practical, classroom-ready strategies that can be completed in a prep period, at home, or during a PLC meeting. Whether you’re a mentor, program specialist, or teacher candidate, PD Bytes makes it easy to engage with best practices that can immediately impact teaching effectiveness.

Bite-Sized Learning for Busy Teachers
Each PD Byte is designed to take between 45 and 60 minutes to complete, making it ideal for busy educators. These micro-courses focus on a single best practice strategy and provide teacher candidates with an introduction to the concept, a downloadable implementation resource or template, and a step-by-step guide for applying it in the classroom. The result is practical knowledge that teachers can use immediately.
Personalized Feedback for Actionable Growth
Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) program supervisors and classroom mentor teachers can recommend specific PD Bytes for teacher candidates to support their individual needs and goals. For example, a supervisor may recommend the PD Byte, How to Trigger Student Questions, following a classroom observation where students were minimally engaged in the lesson. Alternatively, teacher candidates can take the initiative to complete PD Bytes that interest them, further promoting personalized ownership of their professional learning and growth.
Wide-Ranging Topics Support Professional Goals
The variety of PD Bytes ensures that teacher candidates can access the resources they need for continuous growth. Sample topics include:
How to Fine-Tune Classroom Management Strategies for creating a well-organized, productive classroom environment.
How to Make Co-Teaching Work Best practices for collaboration and co-teaching success.
When to Use Question Stems Guidance on using effective questioning techniques to promote student engagement and critical thinking.
These courses are designed to meet the diverse needs of teacher candidates, allowing them to focus on areas that will enhance their teaching practice.
PD Bytes are an excellent way to support teacher candidates’ professional growth journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the classroom. With flexible learning options, actionable strategies, and easy tracking, PD Bytes provide an integral coaching and feedback component for EPPs to reinforce classroom best practices measured by the EPiC™ Key Assessment.
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