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Cultivating Lifelong Learners: How to Support Personalized Teacher Growth

A Principal's Reflections

Here is how educational leaders can champion personalized professional learning for their teachers: Needs Assessment: Start with the Individual One-size-fits-all professional development (PD) is a recipe for disengagement. A shift to personalized professional learning can change this dynamic. Guskey, T. Moeller, S.

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#EDvice: Do You Want to be "Developed"?

A Principal's Reflections

When it comes to education training, the main pathway to improvement is through professional development. Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow.

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How Micro-credentials Are Changing Professional Development for Educators for the Better

Digital Promise

Over the last year, we have seen many professional development shifts, including methods as well as content. Professional development is one of the most influential practices in education. Professional development is one of the most influential practices in education. Jasmyn, 1st Grade Educator.

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Waving Goodbye to Drive-By PD

A Principal's Reflections

There has been a great deal of knocks on professional development as of late and rightfully so. More often than not, professional development is something that is done to educators as opposed to an experience that they truly value for growth. Learning is the ultimate goal for our students, not development.

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Summer Professional Development Opportunities with TCI

TCI

This summer, take advantage of TCI’s professional development opportunities to brush up on the latest teaching strategies and earn professional hours. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate for 3 professional development hours! Summer is the perfect time for teachers to rest, recharge, and get inspired.

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6 Ways to Improve Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

No matter your position in education, you have gone through some form of professional development. In many cases, the act of being “developed” comes in a variety of standard types such as workshops, mandated PD days, presentations, conferences, book studies, or keynotes. Effective teacher professional development.

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Tired of the Same Old Professional Development? Let Students Lead.

ED Surge

Despite my love for learning, I strongly disliked most professional development sessions. From there, the students developed their plan for creating an engaging learning experience. Professional Development in Action In the end, their session looked like this: Opening Question: How is everyone’s day?