Professional Development
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to provide continuing education for school staff.
- Professional Development Spotlight Spotlight on The Importance of PD and Growth Opportunities for TeachersThis Spotlight will help you with the ins and outs of effective PD, the types of PD that teachers want, and more.
Professional Development Hybrid PD May Be the Best of Both Worlds, School Leaders SayPrincipals debate the upsides and downsides of online professional development for teachers.
Professional Development Opinion I Tried AI as a Virtual Coaching Assistant. Here's What HappenedIs using an artificial intelligence note-taking tool appropriate during leadership- coaching sessions? Here's what AI had to say.Professional Development Spotlight Spotlight on Instructional Coaching for Personalized PDThis Spotlight will help you investigate strategies for effective teacher PD, evaluate examples of personalized coaching programs, and more.Professional Development Live Online Discussion A Seat at the TableProfessional Learning: What Works and What Doesn'tJoin the conversation on enhancing professional learning for student success.
Professional Development Opinion What Is the Role of Instructional Coaches?Here’s why structured conversations are the backbone of effective instructional coaching, says Jim Knight.
Professional Development Opinion What Do Educators Want From Professional Development?Traditional PD often overlooks the authenticity and relevancy that teachers need for ongoing professional growth.
Professional Development Opinion It’s Not Complicated. Instructional Coaches Should Give Clear FeedbackGood teaching isn't an unsolvable mystery. Instructional coaches shouldn't act like it is.
Professional Development From Our Research Center What AI Training Do Teachers Need Most? Here's What They SayNearly half of educators are uncomfortable with the AI technologies they've encountered.
Professional Development Can PD Ice Breakers Be Less Cringey? We Asked TeachersPD sessions often start with a dreaded ice breaker. Here are some ideas to foster teacher relationships more naturally.
Professional Development Opinion To Improve the Professional Learning Experience, Create a Welcoming EnvironmentShowing school leaders hospitality can in turn encourage them to treat their staffs in a similar fashion.Professional Development Webinar PLCs in Action: How K-12 Leaders Raise the Bar for SuccessSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Explore the transformative power of PLCs! Learn how to ask meaningful questions, analyze student data, set data-driven goals, collaborate, and cater to all learners.
Professional Development New Teachers Need Strong Mentors. Two Pros Offer TipsA discussion of 8 essential elements for setting up and sustaining a mentorship program for new teachers.
Professional Development Professional Development That Matters: What Teachers Say They WantTeachers often say their PD is lame and irrelevant. Some are working to change that.
Professional Development Opinion Educators Want to Connect With Colleagues. Learning Networks Offer That OpportunityEducators need to up their learning, as well as connect with colleagues near and far. Here's how one group made that happen.
