How Principal Professional Development Is Evolving
November 3, 2021
Professional development for principals and administrators can’t be limited to one-off traditional lectures and seminars that look at the job in a vacuum.
This special report looks at fresh ways to frame continued professional learning for school leaders that draws on real-world and classroom experience, leverages school and district resources, and teaches them how to draw valuable lessons from managing the turbulence and day-to-day crises that confront them.
This special report looks at fresh ways to frame continued professional learning for school leaders that draws on real-world and classroom experience, leverages school and district resources, and teaches them how to draw valuable lessons from managing the turbulence and day-to-day crises that confront them.
Professional Development Teaming Up School and District Leaders: A Win-Win Approach to PDSome professional development programs get district and school leaders working together in an effort to align policies and goals.
Professional Development 5 Ways for Principals to Turn Crisis Into Professional DevelopmentSchool leaders offer advice on developing the mindset and habits to learn the lessons left by challenges like the pandemic.
Professional Development From Our Research Center What School and District Leaders Get, Want, and Need From Professional DevelopmentThe EdWeek Research Center surveyed hundreds of educators about their professional development access, requirements, and preferences.
Professional Development How Taking a Turn as a Teacher Can Sharpen a Principal's Leadership Skills"Teaching principals" say the experience can deepen relationships with staff and offer valuable lessons for their own leadership decisions.
Professional Development Coaching for New Principals Can Provide a Critical Pillar of SupportPrincipal-coaches can go beyond mentoring to help early-career principals, but many districts don't have them.
Professional Development Download Making Principal Coaching Work: 5 TipsWhat are the elements of a successful coach-principal relationship? Read on for some key advice from veteran coaches.Professional Development Reports Principal Professional Development: Results of a National SurveyThis report examines results from a survey asking principals to share their views regarding professional development and training.
Professional Development Video What Good Principal Coaching Looks LikeHere's how one district uses coaches to guide new principals through their early years.
Professional Development Video Valuable Lessons From a ‘Teaching Principal’A Baltimore principal finds that making time to teach has benefits beyond his classroom.
Professional Development Video Where Texas School Leaders Can Find Comprehensive Professional DevelopmentAn Austin-based center brings together those at the school and district levels.Professional Development Online Summit What's Next for Professional Development: An Overview for PrincipalsJoin fellow educators and administrators in this discussion on professional development for principals and administrators.
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