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Professional Development Resources

Professional Development Resources

Please find below links to third-party professional learning resources for educators.   This section includes resources from the ODE and non-profit agencies specializing in services to educators. 

The button located above goes to the ODE homepage. However, we understand how difficult it can be to find specific pages when navigating the ODE website. Therefore, the quick links below will take you directly to the pages on ODE’s site that educators typically need to access. Click the link for the specific page you would like to visit.

ODE Homepage & Quick Links

This page goes to the ODE homepage.  However, we understand how difficult it is to find the pages you are looking for at ODE.  Therefore, the quick links below will take you directly to the pages on ODE’s site that educators typically need to navigate to.  Click the link for the specific page you would like to visit.

Edutopia

This rich site contains many resources to assist educators in their professional learning.  Take some time and explore the many resources available on this site.

Teaching Channel

This teacher-focused site provides numerous types of professional resources for educators.  The site can be used as a professional support where teachers can join and become part of the community.  You can watch videos and take notes to share with colleagues, ask other teachers questions, use a lesson planner tool, and much more.  Check it out!

edWeb Community

The edWeb community is another professional learning network site teachers can join to communicate and gain professional knowledge.  It is free to register.  Check it out.

Google for Education

This site contains information that may help educators use the Google products more effectively in their classroom and school.

asimindinger@mresc.org

937-498-1354 ext. 7020

Amy Simindinger

Juvenile Court Liaison

Amy Simindinger serves the role of Juvenile Court Liaison for Shelby County. Amy is a graduate of Sidney High School and The Ohio State University. Prior to her role with the MRESC, Amy was principal of Nicholas School in Piqua for 11 years, serving children with academic and social challenges. Amy is also the director of the IMPACT program and serves as a Parent Project Facilitator.

Amy has served in several nonprofit organizations in Shelby County including 8 years with Charity League, 6 years with Shelby County CASA/GAL and five years with Wilma Valentine Childcare.

Amy also advocates for animals and serves as a foster family for the Shelby County Animal Shelter and other area animal rescues. In her free time, Amy enjoys Ohio State Football, reading and spending time with her family.