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Ditch Learning Overwhelm with Right Size PD
Right size PD (professional development) refers to shortening the dose of learning for teachers. Often times, they need to spend more time in their classroom prepping for lessons and analyzing data to better support students. As a result, long learning sessions tend to be hard to schedule and ill received. It turns out that micro…
Read Full PostIncreasing the Power of PD at your School
The power of PD (professional development) is tremendous when executed correctly. When schools intentionally plan, prepare and deliver high quality learning experiences for teachers, they increase instructional effectiveness and student learning outcomes. This post will cover building and executing quality professional development while also providing additional tips for success. Building Quality PD Building professional development…
Read Full PostPD on Demand: Micro Learning Options for Teachers
PD on Demand is a way in which school leaders provide ongoing learning opportunities for teachers without the cost of time. Being able to increase teacher skillset and knowledge without it requiring extensive amounts of time is a winning solution. Why do we need micro PD options for teachers? One thing that seems to be…
Read Full PostInfuse Joy into PD with Buzzword Bingo
Professional development [PD] can be a bore for teachers so infusing joy with Buzzword Bingo will keep them asking for more. Since educators have to attend a certain amount of learning hours to keep their licenses active, PD can not be avoided. However, PD can be enhanced and upgraded so that it is not only…
Read Full PostLeading PD: “Must Haves” for Instructional Coaches
Leading PD can be fun, but stressful. There is a lot to plan and materials to organize. It can feel overwhelming at times. This post will share all my recommendations for leading PD successfully as an instructional coach. The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development by Elena Aguilar – Read as a you…
Read Full Post5 Ways to Better Lead PD for Teachers
“How can I better lead PD?” teacher leaders often ask their colleagues. Professional development (PD) is ongoing learning for educators. Teacher leaders plan and execute PD in hopes it better equips teachers to help students learn and grow in the classroom. What’s the Deal with PD? Historically, PD sessions have been lengthy, rarely applicable, “sit…
Read Full PostCH Bonus: Alternative PD Options for Teachers
Covid has shaken things up in classrooms everywhere, but maybe it is time to shake up professional development as well! We invited multiple instructional coaches to talk about alternative formats for professional development, and how to get away from the one-hour passive meeting that so many of us have found ourselves trapped in. One thing…
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Gone are the days that PD sessions should be viewed as a one-and-done meeting. Professional development should be seen as a whole program experience, that people will talk about and think about after it is over. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat where our guest educator – Erica – shares her tips, tricks, and secrets…
Listen to EpisodeHow to Lead a PD Huddle at your School Site
PD huddles are one of many ways to engage teachers in learning opportunities. Sitting passively in a professional development (PD) meeting is wasting stakeholders’ time. As teacher leaders, we have to create learning opportunities for teachers that are engaging, but that also translate to more effectiveness in the classroom. This method will increase motivation, buy-in…
Read Full PostCH Bonus: Ditch the Overwhelm- Right Size PD for Teachers
This bonus episode that first aired on the Clubhouse app within the Instructional Coaching Club. This chat focused on creating prioritized, aligned PD options for teachers that ends in results instead of overwhelm. Tune in to this Clubhouse chat with co-host and literacy leader Lori Poole! Quotables What is our one cohesive goal? It’s not…
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