Julia Francis

How a Learner-Centered Approach to PD Improves Teacher Retention

Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their...

7 Critical Educator & Staff Professional Development Metrics

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. ~ Benjamin Franklin

Professional learning...

Why You Should Measure District-Wide Professional Learning Strategies Effectiveness

Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you’ll ever have is your mind and...

How Does Professional Development Impact Student Learning Outcomes?

One of the beauties of teaching is that there is no limit to one’s growth as a teacher, just as...

6 Professional Development / Learning Goals for Teachers (w/ Examples)

He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance;...

Realizing the Impact of Professional Development for Teachers & Students

Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me. ~ Fred Rogers

7 Measurable Professional Teacher Continuing Education Goals

Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep...

How Does Professional Development Improve Teaching?

The essence of teaching is to make learning contagious, to have one idea spark another. ~ Marva...

Are You Setting Good School District Professional Development Goals & Objectives?

Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. ~ Oliver Wendell...

Why Professional Development Matters & is Important for Teachers

Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than...