Instructional Planning: Beginning of School Year PD and Staff Training

As preparations for the 2023-24 school year begin, school leaders are supporting their staff by organizing professional development and staff training to build their expertise on topics varying from increasing student achievement to collaborating teaching in SPED.

  • “Differentiated & self selected professional development is a key part of our QO Cluster Symposium. Thank you Calmer Schools, ADL, @mcpsequityteam @MsElissaAndrade  & many others throughout the school system for facilitating & engaging our staff. This is just the beginning.” —Principal in Maryland 
  • “Churchill’s EL team facilitated an engaging PD session during staff development. We are learning more about how to promote authentic and purposeful language growth and development.” —Assistant Principal in Illinois
  • “We are back! About an hour away from kicking off Staff Development Day. Let’s GO!” —Superintendent in New York
  • “Instructional Specialist, @1RochelleSlade, unpacking the lesson with teachers during @AldineISD District Staff Development. Focus: What Knowledge  VS. SKILLS are students needing to cement learning!” —Instructional Leader in Texas
  • “Growing Together: Nurturing a Culture of #LearningForAll! The staff of @gainesvilleisdHS is cultivating a thriving culture that embraces continuous professional development, fosters innovation, and inspires lifelong learning!” —Elementary Principal in Texas
  • “I am thrilled to share with you the tremendous success of our @RQMSRoyals beginning-of-the-year professional development for our Dream-Maker staff! The dedication and enthusiasm displayed by our educators during these sessions was truly inspiring. They eagerly embraced new teaching methodologies, honed their skills, and explored innovative approaches to enhance the learning experience for our scholars! I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the teachers and staff for their active participation and their willingness to continually strive for excellence. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for our students and our community.” —Principal in Colorado
  • “Thanks to the amazing teaching staff that attended the SPED training for collaborative teaching.Your hard work will positively impact some of our most vulnerable students. Deanna did an amazing job supporting our staff members with this professional development.” —Superintendent in California
  • “Assistant Principal McDowell is leading a professional development on Components of a Lesson. As part of our commitment to Tier-I instruction, all staff attended this session.” —Middle School Principal in North Carolina 
  • “Day 1 of secondary school professional development was phenomenal @HoustonISD. We are excited and ready to coach and develop teachers to increase student achievement.” —Instructional Leader in Texas 
  • “Vacation Day ⛱️ at our Instructional Leadership Team Meeting with an informative overview of our AI course AND  AI ethics and responsibility. Check out AI PD here: Maryland Center for Computing Education Professional Development Opportunities.” —Principal in Maryland