elm-210-0501 reply to To stay current on the latest instructional strategies and models that support diverse learners teachers need to leverage professional associations, personal research and follow guidance of their employer. One of the best things a teacher can do is align themselves with a reputable organization in their area, in Arizona there is the Arizona Education Association. One of the main drawbacks of the AEA is that there are dues required to become a member, however, in addition to workshops and professional development seminars it does provide the opportunity for a new teacher to develop a diversified professional network quickly. While association in an established organization is great it is important to seek out concepts for the bleeding edge and the best place to find the newest trends is online. Regardless of grade level, subject or location, the internet is full of blogs and content curators to expose teachers to the latest trends(even if they are not substantiated). I subscribe to the Cultu of Pedagogy, I enjoy the podcast and the blog helps me identify concepts to investigate further. Last, but certainly not least is the importance of the development opportunities identified by the district, in addition to PD