Professional Development Video

What Are Your Worst Professional Development Stories?

April 26, 2017 1:54

The best professional development can inspire educators long after the program ends. But other activities sold as professional development end up falling far short of the mark. In this video, we share some humorous samples of what teachers told us were their worst PD experiences.

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