Professional Development
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to provide continuing education for school staff.
Professional Development Opinion Using Data With Purpose for Literacy InstructionInstead of confining data to spreadsheets, use the information to drive equity, learning, and lasting change.
Professional Development Could This Tool Make Teacher PD More Relevant?More states are letting teachers use microcredentials—self-paced training—to fulfill license renewal requirements and get PD.Professional Development Webinar Evidence & Impact: Maximizing ROI in Professional LearningSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Is your professional learning driving real impact? Learn data-driven strategies to design effective PL.
Professional Development Sponsor Deep Dive: Supporting Tutors So They Can Support StudentsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.As tutoring gains traction in schools, district leaders face critical questions: where to find tutors and how to support them. Education experts share best practices for building effective, sustainable tutoring programs. The abridged article below is the first in an ongoing series focused on real-world challenges and solutions for implementing successful tutoring programs on a large scale.
Professional Development Opinion I Work With New Teachers. Every One Wanted This PDBut half of them have not been offered it in their schools. School leaders, there’s an easy fix.
Professional Development Some Schools Are Taking the Lead in Teacher Training. What That Looks LikeFinalists for a national school improvment award say schools need more ongoing training.Professional Development Webinar Inside PLCs: Proven Strategies from K-12 LeadersSponsorThis 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 an expert panel to explore strategies for building collaborative PLCs, overcoming common challenges, and using data effectively.
Professional Development Opinion Principals Need Mentors, Too. How to Find the Right OneAlthough my district paired me with an official mentor, it wasn’t until I sought out one of my own that I found the right fit.
Professional Development Can AI Effectively Coach Teachers?Coaching is one of the most effective but resource-intensive forms of professional development. Can AI fill in the gaps?Professional Development Spotlight Spotlight on PD for the Science of ReadingThis Spotlight will help you discover how to help students develop conceptual understanding, effectively teach word problems, and more.Professional Development Webinar Support Your Newest Teachers with Personalized PD & CoachingSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Discover steps you can take to strengthen new teacher support and build long-term capacity in your district.Professional Development Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Professional Development?Answer 7 questions about literacy-focused professional development.Professional Development Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Effective Literacy Professional Learning?SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Answer 8 questions about effective literacy PD.
Professional Development 5 Tips on AI Professional Development for TeachersTwo district leaders share strategies to ensure teacher professional development on AI is effective.
Professional Development Teachers Set the Agenda for This Math PD Program. So Far, They Like the ResultsInviting teachers to set the professional learning agenda "shouldn't be radical," said one of the project's leads.
