Putting Micro-credentials to Practice for K12 Professional Development

Micro-credentials might be just the right approach for your district’s professional development program. Think smaller and a more focused format. That’s microcredentials in a nutshell. How does micro-credentialing work? Professionals complete a discrete,...

3 Best Practices for Training Teachers to Talk Politics

Today’s polarized environment makes discussing politics in the classroom tricky.  Here are three important considerations to keep in mind when planning professional development for teachers to train them to handle discussions on politics in the classroom. Establishing...

Improve Professional Development with Micro-Credentialing

Micro-credentialing is a great way to improve professional development within your organization.  It demonstrates a commitment to employee growth and sets your organization apart from others. As a matter of fact, it’s a great way to build your organization by...

6 Best Practices for Developing Effective Safety Professional Development

While learning may sit at the top of your district’s needs hierarchy, the health and safety of the school community serve as its foundation. In addition to increasing teacher effectiveness and decreasing teacher turnover, professional development (PD) provides the...

Five Ways to Help Teachers Prepare for the Next School Year

Summer is a time when teachers have more time to plan their courses for the upcoming school year. With curriculum standards constantly changing and evolving, this is no easy task. Further, summertime can also be a time during which teachers undertake professional...

Making the Most of Professional Development Conferences

Navigating the waters of a professional development conference can be, to say the least, overwhelming. With so many sessions to choose from, how do you know you’re getting everything you can out of your conference experience? Fear not: below are a few tips to help...