Well-Being of School Community: Teacher Support

As educators share their frustration with mandatory PD sessions, school leaders are looking for ways to meet teachers’ needs and provide them with more time.

  • “Seems like teachers want more time in the classroom preparing for the school year vs some PDs.” —Elementary Assistant Principal in Virginia
  • “Educators, any back-to-school in-service day recommendations? Anything that worked? TIME for teachers to collaborate and create is a top tier priority.”  —High School Assistant Principal in Tennessee 
  • “As leaders, take the heat off your staff, say no to new initiatives, to PD that does not make sense. Give them the gift of time, to collaborate, talk, vent, laugh, and if necessary cry. Everyone has been in school, therefore they are experts – let teachers teach.” —School Leader in Ottawa
  • “Most teachers are really amazing at collaboration and planning. They want to own that work and be proud of it as a team. Make the time for them to plan, engage with their colleagues, and be the experts in curriculum and the students they teach. Then, get out of the way.” —School Leader in California