Thoughtful PD from Start to Finish: Meaningful teacher PD requires leaders to plan for choice, relevance, and follow-up.

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Title:	Thoughtful PD from Start to Finish: Meaningful teacher PD requires leaders to plan for choice, relevance, and follow-up.
Authors:	SCHWANKE, JEN¹
Source:	Educational Leadership. May2026, Vol. 83 Issue 8, p48-52. 5p.
Subject Terms:	Teacher development, Educational leadership, *Professional employee training, Cooperation, Stakeholder analysis, Information sharing
Abstract:	The article focuses on how school leaders can design meaningful, effective professional development (PD) by planning PD intentionally across all stages so that it supports teacher growth rather than feeling such as compliance or wasted time. Topics include collaborative planning and teacher voice in PD design, providing meaningful choice through relevant learning pathways, and strengthening PD impact through active facilitation, follow-up, and ongoing feedback.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article focuses on how school leaders can design meaningful, effective professional development (PD) by planning PD intentionally across all stages so that it supports teacher growth rather than feeling such as compliance or wasted time. Topics include collaborative planning and teacher voice in PD design, providing meaningful choice through relevant learning pathways, and strengthening PD impact through active facilitation, follow-up, and ongoing feedback.
ISSN:	00131784