SXSW EDU 2022

How Can We Save Teacher Professional Development?

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Experts believe that billions are wasted on teacher professional development each year. What can teachers do to improve their practice? Our growing body of research “by teachers, for teachers” gives answers to these questions and shows that teacher professional learning that’s focused on evidence-based practices, led by teachers, and based in curriculum is more enjoyable for teachers and can boost student outcomes.


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Takeaways

  1. Gain insight into how teacher professional learning can be improved based on our reports executed “for teachers, by teachers.”
  2. Learn how to lead or seek out effective teacher professional learning that actually benefits teachers and students.
  3. Better understand why ongoing, curriculum-based professional learning shows impact.

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Organizer

Kayla Meyers, Program Director, The Learning Agency


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