Edutopia contributor Jessica Cabeen has published a useful article on professional development.
She says, “This year has required a delicate balance of direct and indirect support, with many school leaders asking themselves, “How much professional development is too much?” and “How do I know what people need and deliver it meaningfully?”
Amid shifting learning models, boiling levels of burnout, and constant unknowns, I’ve landed on the following strategies for professional development that help me and my team stay focused.
ASK YOUR SOURCES
As educators, we lean into elevating student voice and choice in their learning. The same approach can be applied to our own professional development. Prior to returning to school in August 2020, my school offered multiple listening sessions for staff and asked three questions:
What questions do you have about the hybrid/distance learning format?
What tools/tech do you need to be successful?
What support would be helpful in the coming months?“.