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Description

Educators will design and lead a professional development (PD) session, workshop, or series aligned with school or district goals. This option empowers Highly Effective Educators to share expertise, foster collaboration, and contribute to the professional growth of their colleagues while reflecting on their own practices and leadership skills, with the ultimate goal of improving student outcomes.

Process

1. Identify a professional development need or opportunity aligned with school, district, or educator growth goals.
2. Develop a structured PD plan, including objectives, activities, and methods for participant engagement.
3. Facilitate the PD session(s), incorporating interactive elements and best practices in adult learning.
4. Collect participant feedback through surveys, reflection forms, or informal discussions. Reflect on the planning, facilitation, and outcomes of the session(s) using guided questions.
5. The educator and their supervisor will engage in a collaborative dialogue to review the planning, delivery, and impact of Leading In-District Professional Development / Professional Learning.

Outcomes

• Strengthened leadership and facilitation skills.
• Deepened understanding of professional practices through teaching others.
• Contribution to a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence within the school community.

Parameters

• The “Leading Professional Development” option emphasizes the educator’s growth through the facilitation experience rather than formal evaluation of the PD event itself.
• Sessions may vary in length and format (e.g., workshop, PLC session, after-school training).