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Professional Development Is Dying — and It's Most Evident in My Local Teacher Community

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In early spring this year, the local chapter of my teacher professional development organization held our first in-person conference since the pandemic. I believe this mindset shift is emblematic of the widening gulf between national professional organizations and local teacher communities.

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Professional Development For Teachers: Leveraging PD At Your School

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The value of teacher professional development in facilitating student achievement cannot be overstated. Here we discuss the importance of thorough planning, evaluation, and a holistic approach to professional learning and the concept of educative curriculum to promote ongoing growth and excellence in education.

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Integrating Technology via Tailored Professional Development

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This emphasizes the necessity of captivating and empowering professional development sessions to fully leverage technology's potential. Quality professional development should bridge the gap between potential and proficiency, empowering educators to navigate the digital landscape confidently.

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How the Substitute Teacher Shortage Is Impacting Teacher Professional Development

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It’s September 2021 and as one of the district’s instructional technology content leaders, I have finally been given the green light to host in-person professional development (PD) for this group of eager teachers after months of meeting online. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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Taking A Fresh Look At STEM Professional Development

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Professional development for STEM teachers is a tall order these days. And you also need to keep up with technological instructional trends, so you can competently use tech—both in the classroom and for your own STEM professional development. Even the periodic table of elements has been updated in recent years!

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

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Despite my love for learning, I strongly disliked most professional development sessions. PD has a bad reputation in education circles, and it isn’t because teachers are resistant to professional learning. On the contrary, teachers want professional learning that is practical, engaging and relevant.

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Finding STEM Professional Development Opportunities

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KEY POINTS Know the importance of STEM professional development. Given that STEM education is a constantly evolving field, the importance of professional development opportunities for teachers is especially important. WHY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT? Stay up-to-date with popular STEM organizations.

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