• Professional learning vs. PD: The distinction matters- Learning Forward - Some school systems distribute bits of professional development to educators a few times a year. Other systems work toward a collective vision and build staff capacity to cultivate a culture of engaged, data-driven professional learners. The article, “Professional learning vs. PD: The distinction matters,” demonstrates that when leaders shift their mindsets to professional learning, they are better positioned to foster powerful cultures of learning. Inside this article is a free tool to help you explore key components of a professional learning mindset, including questions to pose and actions to take. Read More

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• Passion-driven professional development - Edutopia - Every year, when we start end-of-year testing at our school, we flip the script on traditional professional development. Instead of meeting weekly with teams for prescribed content from our school or the district, each educator is encouraged to choose their own learning adventure in what we call iPD (independent professional development). Read More

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• Building your professional learning network- Edutopia - Finding time throughout the school year to engage in professional learning can be a challenge for educators. Being part of a learning community can help. Learning communities and professional learning networks can be a catalyst not only for professional growth, but for our personal growth as well. Read More

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• Finding time for professional learning Webinar - Learning Forward - Time is the No. 1 challenge educators report to engaging in high-quality professional learning. We can’t make more time, but we can rethink how we use it. This webinar will share strategies for prioritizing and dedicating time to educator learning, making the most of the time you have, and ensuring learning time is well spent. Presenters will draw on articles from the August issue of The Learning Professional and from the workbook Establishing Time for Professional Learning. Register for this webinar