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
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
Building Bridges to Success with Professional Development
TL;DR: Attending conferences promotes continuous learning, empowering educators to bring fresh insights and skills back to their classrooms. Conferences provide a platform to connect with like-minded educators, fostering collaborations and creating a supportive professional community. Investing time in professional development rejuvenates teachers, offering self-care and reigniting their enthusiasm for education, ultimately benefiting both educators and students. Building Bridges to Success … Read More
Executing the Planning of Personalized Professional Development
In our latest School Administrator Mastermind video recap, we delve into the dynamic world of personalized professional development (PD) with the insightful guidance of our guest moderator, Sarah Johnson. Join us as we explore strategies for crafting tailored learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of educators. From identifying individual learning goals to designing engaging PD sessions, Sarah shares valuable … Read More