Professional Development
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to provide continuing education for school staff.
- 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.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.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.Professional Development Opinion What Is the Role of Instructional Coaches?Here’s why structured conversations are the backbone of effective instructional coaching, says Jim Knight.Professional Development Opinion What Do Educators Want From Professional Development?Traditional PD often overlooks the authenticity and relevancy that teachers need for ongoing professional growth.Professional Development Opinion It’s Not Complicated. Instructional Coaches Should Give Clear FeedbackGood teaching isn't an unsolvable mystery. Instructional coaches shouldn't act like it is.Professional Development From Our Research Center What AI Training Do Teachers Need Most? Here's What They SayNearly half of educators are uncomfortable with the AI technologies they've encountered.Professional Development Can PD Ice Breakers Be Less Cringey? We Asked TeachersPD sessions often start with a dreaded ice breaker. Here are some ideas to foster teacher relationships more naturally.Professional Development Opinion To Improve the Professional Learning Experience, Create a Welcoming EnvironmentShowing school leaders hospitality can in turn encourage them to treat their staffs in a similar fashion.