Professional Development
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to provide continuing education for school staff.
Professional Development Opinion Why Are So Few Educators Aware of Research in Their Own Field?Many educators lack the knowledge base built by important researchers, stalling progress in the field, writes Thomas R. Guskey.
Professional Development Opinion Personal Finance Courses Are Booming. Do We Have the Teachers We Need?Too few teachers currently have the training or the confidence for the job, writes an expert in personal finance education.
Professional Development Opinion In Staff Professional Development, Less Is MoreThere’s a key ingredient missing from most PD sessions, PLCs, and education conferences.
Professional Development This Principal Knew PD Was Irrelevant. So He and His Teachers Changed ItA Vermont principal and teacher describe their school's new approach to PD.
Professional Development Q&A Teachers Dread PD. Here's How One School Leader Made It EngagingTeachers need to collaborate in their own learning, said Courtney Walker, an assistant principal from Georgia.
Professional Development Opinion Teacher Collaboration Often Means Analyzing Student Data to Boost Learning. But Does It Work?For this professional development to be effective, teachers need a blame-free, action-oriented protocol, writes a longtime data coach.
Professional Development Coming Soon: PD Mega Event From ISTE/ASCDBringing the two events to the same venue is a huge step.
Professional Development From Our Research Center Teachers Desperately Need AI Training. How Many Are Getting It?Teachers' lack of AI knowledge and support hinders their use of the technology.Professional Development Webinar Leveraging Student Voice for Teacher Retention & DevelopmentSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Join our webinar on using student feedback to improve teacher performance, retention & student achievement.
Professional Development Opinion Are Your Staff Meetings Unfocused and Disjointed? Try These 5 StrategiesToo often, staff meetings do not focus on learning, which is a lost opportunity. Here's how to make them more meaningful.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 Table Professional Learning: What Works and What Doesn'tJoin the conversation on enhancing professional learning for student success.
