3 Ways to Know if Your PD is Working

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Innovation, Leadership, Personalized Learning, Professional Development

Professional Development (PD) is everywhere. Workshops. Webinars. Book studies. PLCs. You’ve probably been through it all. But here’s the question that nobody seems to ask out loud: “Is any of this actually working?” Schools spend hours (and let’s be honest, a lot of money) on PD every year. But if it’s not leading to better outcomes for teachers or students…what’s … Read More

Why Personalized Professional Development Is a Game-Changer for Teachers

Jeff GargasBlog, Innovation, Leadership, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: Personalized professional development tailors growth opportunities to individual educators’ needs, improving engagement, practicality, and flexibility. This approach fosters meaningful classroom impact through coaching, self-directed learning, and actionable feedback. Personalized professional development is exactly what it sounds like—tailoring growth opportunities to fit the unique needs of each individual educator. In today’s ever-changing classroom environments, the old “one-size-fits-all” approach to professional … Read More