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
Unlocking the Future of Professional Development with Teach Better
TL;DR: Teach Better offers tailored, cost-effective professional development focused on practical classroom solutions. A comprehensive support system addresses all aspects of growth, from instructional strategies to leadership skills. Teach Better emphasizes collaboration, offering exclusive resources and proven success for educators. In the ever-evolving landscape of education, professional development is crucial for ensuring educators are equipped with the skills and knowledge … Read More
Stretching Your Professional Edges
TL;DR: Grow your professional competencies beyond your classroom walls by supporting new teachers, contributing to team meetings, and joining district initiatives. Offer guidance to new staff, share resources with peers, and seek out leadership roles even without the formal title. Stretch your professional edges by actively seeking opportunities for growth in your school and district. While I was getting dynamic … Read More
Using Data to Drive Instruction and Earn Merit Pay
TL;DR: Education data informs instructional strategies, tracks student progress, and enables personalized learning experiences. Teachers in our district can qualify for merit pay through programs like PEER, DESE, and District Merit Pay by effectively using data to improve student outcomes. Best practices include regular data collection, setting clear goals, engaging in professional development, collaborating with colleagues, and communicating with stakeholders. … Read More
Episode 141: You Deserve to Learn with Dr. Andrea Gilbert
Dr. Andrea Gilbert joins the show this week to talk about the ins and outs of professional development planning, goal setting, and ensuring all our employees know they deserve to learn. Get this amazing conversation, plus your weekly #PepTalk on all right here! MORE EPISODES