Professional Development

The latest news about professional development including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

Sharpe Elementary School teacher Ikeysha Hall works on a lesson with her 4th graders. She is participating in the Tripod Professional Development Research Project, a study in the Memphis schools that is comparing two different methods of technology-related professional development.
—Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal

Study Aims to Evaluate Tech-Related Teacher PD

A research project in the Memphis, Tenn., schools is comparing two different professional-development approaches that incorporate technology. (February 26, 2013)

Spotlight on Professional Development

There are new standards for professional learning, an array of technology tools, and emerging techniques for in-school professional development

Spotlight on Professional Learning Communities

Educators who have used Professional Learning Communities offer tips on building teacher-to-teacher collaboration in this Spotlight.

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Learning Forward's PD Watch Blog

05/16 03:38 pm | Lessons from Workforce Learning Leaders | Carol Francois' first blog post in a series exploring the changing nature of work, the changing nature of learning, and the skills and competencies required for learning ...

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Tapping the Power of Online PD
Online tools like Twitter and Google+ are spawning new types of professional development opportunities that provide face-to-face interaction.

Chat Transcript

Training the Hybrid Educator
This chat addressed the kinds of professional development available to hybrid educators, as well as the key factors they need to know to be successful in the classroom.

Special Collection

Virtual PD Creates Connections
This special report in Education Week's series on virtual education, examines how K-12 professional development is taking a more digital approach to educator training.

PD Sourcebook

The Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook features a directory of courses, materials, and resources for teachers on:
• Online Degree Programs
• Effective Teaching Strategies

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MOOCs Provider in Higher Ed. Targets K-12 Teacher PD
In attempting to bring "MOOCs" to the world of teacher training, Coursera and its university partners are courting a new and potentially vast audience.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
States Use School Score Cards to Target Climate Problems
Under a federal grant program, 11 states are using student surveys and select data to monitor and address issues around safety, discipline, and engagement.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week
Companies, Organizations Offer Ed-Tech Training Options
The courses take many formats, with some offered entirely online, while others are delivered face-to-face but include online follow-up support.
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
Districts Place High Priority on 1-to-1 Computing
Putting a computing device in the hands of every student requires a willingness to take risks and an understanding of what has worked in the past.
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
Ed-Tech PD Focuses on Student Learning Needs
Experts say professional development should put razor-sharp attention on what students need to learn, rather than on how to use specific devices.
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
School Districts Under Pressure to Modernize
Schools are working to incorporate more multimedia into classrooms, upgrade online professional development, and do a better job using data to improve student achievement.
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
Making Teacher Evaluation a Launch Pad for Growth
Done right, evaluation policy can help teachers learn and improve, Angela Minnici and Ellen Behrstock-Sherratt write.
March 5, 2013 - Education Week
Study Aims to Evaluate Tech-Related Teacher PD
A research project in the Memphis, Tenn., schools is comparing two different professional-development approaches that incorporate technology.
February 26, 2013 - Education Week
Teachers Say They Are Unprepared for Common Core
Almost half said in a survey they weren't ready to teach the standards, especially to students considered at-risk and those with special needs.
February 26, 2013 - Education Week
How to Make the Most of Your Professional Learning Community
Language arts teacher Rob Kriete examines the habits of successful teacher-learning cohorts.
February 20, 2013 - Teacher

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