/leadership/professional-development Professional Development en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Tue, 07 May 2024 19:12:49 GMT /leadership/opinion-in-staff-professional-development-less-is-more/2024/05 There’s a key ingredient missing from most PD sessions, PLCs, and education conferences. Tue, 07 May 2024 19:12:49 GMT /leadership/opinion-in-staff-professional-development-less-is-more/2024/05 /leadership/this-principal-knew-pd-was-irrelevant-so-he-and-his-teachers-changed-it/2024/04 A Vermont principal and teacher describe their school's new approach to PD. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:54:57 GMT /leadership/this-principal-knew-pd-was-irrelevant-so-he-and-his-teachers-changed-it/2024/04 /leadership/teachers-dread-pd-heres-how-one-school-leader-made-it-engaging/2024/04 Teachers need to collaborate in their own learning, said Courtney Walker, an assistant principal from Georgia. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:31:15 GMT /leadership/teachers-dread-pd-heres-how-one-school-leader-made-it-engaging/2024/04 /leadership/opinion-teacher-collaboration-often-means-analyzing-student-data-to-boost-learning-but-does-it-work/2024/03 For this professional development to be effective, teachers need a blame-free, action-oriented protocol, writes a longtime data coach. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:43:35 GMT /leadership/opinion-teacher-collaboration-often-means-analyzing-student-data-to-boost-learning-but-does-it-work/2024/03 /leadership/coming-soon-pd-mega-event-from-iste-ascd/2024/03 Bringing the two events to the same venue is a huge step. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:52:31 GMT /leadership/coming-soon-pd-mega-event-from-iste-ascd/2024/03 /leadership/teachers-desperately-need-ai-training-how-many-are-getting-it/2024/03 Teachers' lack of AI knowledge and support hinders their use of the technology. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:18:54 GMT /leadership/teachers-desperately-need-ai-training-how-many-are-getting-it/2024/03 /events/webinar/leveraging-student-voice-for-teacher-retention-amp-development Join our webinar on using student feedback to improve teacher performance, retention & student achievement. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:26:27 GMT /events/webinar/leveraging-student-voice-for-teacher-retention-amp-development /leadership/opinion-are-your-staff-meetings-unfocused-and-disjointed-try-these-5-strategies/2024/02 Too often, staff meetings do not focus on learning, which is a lost opportunity. Here's how to make them more meaningful. Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:48:25 GMT /leadership/opinion-are-your-staff-meetings-unfocused-and-disjointed-try-these-5-strategies/2024/02 /leadership/hybrid-pd-may-be-the-best-of-both-worlds-school-leaders-say/2023/11 Principals debate the upsides and downsides of online professional development for teachers. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:00:24 GMT /leadership/hybrid-pd-may-be-the-best-of-both-worlds-school-leaders-say/2023/11 /leadership/opinion-i-tried-ai-as-a-virtual-coaching-assistant-heres-what-happened/2023/11 Is using an artificial intelligence note-taking tool appropriate during leadership- coaching sessions? Here's what AI had to say. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:52:33 GMT /leadership/opinion-i-tried-ai-as-a-virtual-coaching-assistant-heres-what-happened/2023/11 /events/live-online-discussion/a-seat-at-the-table-br-professional-learning-what-works-and-what-doesnt Join the conversation on enhancing professional learning for student success. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:27:22 GMT /events/live-online-discussion/a-seat-at-the-table-br-professional-learning-what-works-and-what-doesnt /leadership/opinion-what-is-the-role-of-instructional-coaches/2023/10 Here’s why structured conversations are the backbone of effective instructional coaching, says Jim Knight. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-is-the-role-of-instructional-coaches/2023/10 /leadership/opinion-what-do-educators-want-from-professional-development/2023/10 Traditional PD often overlooks the authenticity and relevancy that teachers need for ongoing professional growth. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:03:36 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-do-educators-want-from-professional-development/2023/10 /leadership/opinion-its-not-complicated-instructional-coaches-should-give-clear-feedback/2023/09 Good teaching isn't an unsolvable mystery. Instructional coaches shouldn't act like it is. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-its-not-complicated-instructional-coaches-should-give-clear-feedback/2023/09 /leadership/what-ai-training-do-teachers-need-most-heres-what-they-say/2023/09 Nearly half of educators are uncomfortable with the AI technologies they've encountered. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:04:51 GMT /leadership/what-ai-training-do-teachers-need-most-heres-what-they-say/2023/09 /leadership/can-pd-ice-breakers-be-less-cringey-we-asked-teachers/2023/09 PD sessions often start with a dreaded ice breaker. Here are some ideas to foster teacher relationships more naturally. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:26:54 GMT /leadership/can-pd-ice-breakers-be-less-cringey-we-asked-teachers/2023/09 /leadership/opinion-to-improve-the-professional-learning-experience-create-a-welcoming-environment/2023/08 Showing school leaders hospitality can in turn encourage them to treat their staffs in a similar fashion. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:42:02 GMT /leadership/opinion-to-improve-the-professional-learning-experience-create-a-welcoming-environment/2023/08 /events/webinar/plcs-in-action-how-k-12-leaders-raise-the-bar-for-success 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. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:35:18 GMT /events/webinar/plcs-in-action-how-k-12-leaders-raise-the-bar-for-success /leadership/new-teachers-need-strong-mentors-two-pros-offer-tips/2023/08 A discussion of 8 essential elements for setting up and sustaining a mentorship program for new teachers. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:28:57 GMT /leadership/new-teachers-need-strong-mentors-two-pros-offer-tips/2023/08 /leadership/professional-development-that-matters-what-teachers-say-they-want/2023/08 Teachers often say their PD is lame and irrelevant. Some are working to change that. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:41:49 GMT /leadership/professional-development-that-matters-what-teachers-say-they-want/2023/08 /leadership/opinion-educators-want-to-connect-with-colleagues-learning-networks-offer-that-opportunity/2023/08 Educators need to up their learning, as well as connect with colleagues near and far. Here's how one group made that happen. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:38:25 GMT /leadership/opinion-educators-want-to-connect-with-colleagues-learning-networks-offer-that-opportunity/2023/08 /leadership/opinion-ai-can-make-education-more-personal-yes-really/2023/08 Frequent, trustworthy feedback to teachers helps them interact more with students, write three researchers. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:40:01 GMT /leadership/opinion-ai-can-make-education-more-personal-yes-really/2023/08 /leadership/opinion-what-this-former-administrator-wishes-she-had-known-about-teacher-pd/2023/08 As a professor of teacher leadership, I now hear from brutally honest educators about what they really need from their administrators. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:10:15 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-this-former-administrator-wishes-she-had-known-about-teacher-pd/2023/08 /leadership/teacher-professional-development-explained/2023/07 What counts as PD? And is it effective? EdWeek breaks down current trends—and new research—in this explainer. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:44:16 GMT /leadership/teacher-professional-development-explained/2023/07 /leadership/an-immersive-pd-program-changed-these-teachers-heres-how-it-will-change-their-practice/2023/07 Three teachers share what they are taking from an in-depth workshop on the history of Japanese Americans. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:01:48 GMT /leadership/an-immersive-pd-program-changed-these-teachers-heres-how-it-will-change-their-practice/2023/07 /leadership/how-on-demand-pd-for-teachers-is-paying-off-for-this-district/2023/07 The Cambridge, Mass., district created more than two dozen online courses to help teachers master tech tools and other skills. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:59:06 GMT /leadership/how-on-demand-pd-for-teachers-is-paying-off-for-this-district/2023/07 /leadership/teachers-heres-how-to-land-an-amazing-summer-learning-opportunity/2023/07 Summer is the perfect time for teachers to get out of their classrooms and into immersive, passion-driven learning programs. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:20:25 GMT /leadership/teachers-heres-how-to-land-an-amazing-summer-learning-opportunity/2023/07 /leadership/these-teachers-wanted-more-than-pd-on-zoom-heres-how-they-spent-their-summer/2023/07 Seeking to broaden their horizons and those of their students, some teachers embark on experiential learning programs during their summer break. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:19:19 GMT /leadership/these-teachers-wanted-more-than-pd-on-zoom-heres-how-they-spent-their-summer/2023/07