Teacher PD
How teachers improve their instructional practices by earning credentials, receiving coaching, attending conferences, and collaborating
See also: Professional Development, PD Research, Principal PD
What’s Wrong With Teacher PD for Technology—and How to Make It Better
Too often, the training is focused on the technology rather than the learning goals or it is not as practical as teachers need it to be.
Professional Development
Video
What is LETRS? How One PD Program is Dominating ‘Science of Reading’ Efforts
A professional development program based on the science of reading has exploded in popularity, but does it work?
Reading & Literacy
Project
What Is LETRS? Why One Training Is Dominating 'Science of Reading' Efforts
The intensive, expensive teacher training has boomed—but what does it include? And does it work?
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Professional Development
This Spotlight will empower you with insights and advice for turning challenges into opportunities for professional development, and more.
Professional Development
Shark Teeth, Steinbeck, and More: Teachers Use Summer to Deepen Their Own Learning
Summer enrichment programs provide opportunities for teachers to bring new perspectives to lessons—and many are free.
Professional Development
Opinion
How Video Has Improved Instructional Coaching
Letting teachers see inside each other’s classrooms and practices has helped teacher development and school culture.
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The teachers surveyed felt more prepared to teach SEL when they believed their school leaders supported their personal well-being.
Professional Development
Opinion
How to Build Your Own Professional Development
The authors of a self-directed learning guide for educators of multilingual learners talk about how teachers can hone their craft.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
How to Decrease Suspensions. Here's What New Research Shows
A half-hour training program can change teachers' approach to discipline.
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Digital transformation has revolutionized education. Beyond online learning options, students use tablets and computers in place of books, pencils and paper.
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Inventionland Education leverages the process of inventing in a stimulating, multi-disciplinary course that promotes the real-world skills of creativity, problem-solving and entrepreneurship.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
How to Train an Anti-Racist Teacher: 9 Practical Takeaways
Professional development is often long on theory, short on practice, writes teacher educator Traci Dennis. Here are ways to overcome that.
Professional Development
Opinion
Want Successful Professional Development? Try Promoting Curiosity
Some hallmarks of fruitful PD include partnering with colleagues and asking students to take part.
Professional Development
Opinion
The Importance of 'Learner-Centered' Professional Development
The best PD sessions help teachers learn by doing and steer clear of sit-and-get presentations.
Professional Development
Opinion
Professional Development Doesn't Have to Be Boring and Painful
Students and subject-matter experts offer some of the best professional development.