How One State Uses LiveBinders to Organize and Share PD Resources with Teachers

Professional development doesn’t end when the session is over—and educators need easy, ongoing access to the resources that support their work. That’s why one state department of education, in collaboration with local school districts, turned to LiveBinders to create a digital, searchable PD library. This library is embedded directly on their website, allowing educators statewide to easily access and revisit training materials whenever they need them.

Using LiveBinders’ shelf feature, administrators organized and embedded a collection of training binders directly on the department’s website. This gives teachers the ability to browse, select, and revisit materials from any training—whenever they need it. No logins, no digging through emails—just a simple, centralized library of PD resources available 24/7.

Why It Works:

Whether it’s a recent workshop or a training from years ago, the embedded shelf gives teachers easy access to everything they need. Teachers can:

• Return to the binder anytime after a training session to review handouts, slides, and recordings

• Bookmark the shelf for easy reference throughout the school year

• Search the shelf to quickly find relevant PD materials whenever needed

• Benefit from a consistent, uniform design and layout across all training materials, making navigation intuitive and reducing the learning curve for teachers using different resources

With everything organized in one place and presented in a familiar, standardized format, teachers no longer have to waste time searching for files in their email inbox or on personal drives. They can simply visit the embedded shelf on the website and access the materials instantly.

Benefits for Administrators:

For administrators, the shelf feature offers an efficient, scalable way to organize and share PD resources statewide. No more re-uploading materials for each session or sending individual emails. Administrators simply update the binder shelf, and the resources are automatically available to all teachers—whenever they need them.

The embedded shelf not only saves time but also ensures that every teacher has consistent access to the same training materials, regardless of their location or time zone.  As you plan for next year’s PD, consider how LiveBinders can streamline your efforts and ensure resources are always accessible.

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