How to create professional development that’s meaningful this year

"I`ve never met a teacher that did not want to learn, or I`ve never met a teacher that did not want to do their best," says Olentangy Orange High School Principal Monica Asher.
Professional development can make or break your teachers’ motivation and engagement in the goals you’ve set for the current school year. It should be something your teachers look forward to, but oftentimes such opportunities miss the mark. Here are some tips from a leader who prioritizes meaningful PD in her building.

In a northern suburb of Columbus, Ohio, Principal Monica Asher spearheads numerous initiatives for her 2,000 students and nearly 140 staff at Olentangy Orange High School. Successful PD programming is one area that tops her list.

Ashers says that empowering and promoting teachers’ voices and ownership are the key components of a meaningful PD program...
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Ken Notes: Good read!