It’s lauded by some as one of the best ways to improve teaching and learning, scorned by others as a complete waste of time. It’s something that teachers might have access to weekly, or barely get ...

Teacher professional development is undergoing a facelift of sorts, moving from static and uninteresting lectures to dynamic video coaching, mentorship programs, and approaches that engage teachers ...

Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

(TNS) — When ChatGPT became a hot topic in education late last year, eighth-grade history teacher Drew Yanuszeski knew he wanted to teach his students how to properly use the ...

Like it or loathe it, professional development is part of most every teacher’s job. State laws might mandate training to prepare for new curricula. Districts often require attendance at “in-service” ...

(TNS) — After running online teacher training for almost a year, the Clark County school district in Winchester, Ky. switched back to more in-person professional development (PD) in July 2021. Its ...

In early spring this year, the local chapter of my teacher professional development organization held our first in-person conference since the pandemic. In the weeks leading up to the conference, I ...

Nothing elicits a groan from teachers quite like the word “professional development” or “PD.” It conjures images of peppy consultants who spent less than a year in the classroom, state-mandated ...

The Public Schools Board of Education discussed professional development, enrollment numbers, and bond updates during a Feb. 17 meeting. Professional development provides added training and ...

Administrators can set annual goals and consult peers at other schools to create professional learning experiences that ...