Professional Development

Professional development is how teachers keep learning after they qualify: in-service days, workshops, coaching, courses and the informal learning that happens when colleagues share what works. Schools spend a great deal of time and money on it, and teachers often say much of it does not change what happens in their classrooms.

edCircuit's coverage looks at what makes teacher learning stick. It follows how in-service days are changing, the role of coaching and reflection, training teachers to use AI well, and practical strategies, from academic discourse to student grouping, that teachers can take straight into class. It is written for teachers and for the principals and district leaders who plan their learning. For teaching methods in depth, see Teaching Strategies; for the profession itself, K-12 Teachers.

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New to the topic? Start with edCircuit’s guide to professional development for teachers: what research says works, coaching, professional learning communities, induction, AI training, Title II funding, license renewal and measuring impact.