Professional Learning and Growth Leadership: Professional Growth: Time, Fiscal Support, and Facilities

Question 1

Traditionally, PD activities typically take place before or after school or during the summer. However, most teachers need this time for planning, grading and personal activities. Imposing excessive, competing demands on their time can lead to ……

Answer 1

burnout

Question 2

Holding PD activities during ______ ______ helps to alleviate burnout and also offers the opportunity for teachers to collaborate and practice new skills within the context of their actual classrooms.

Answer 2

school hours

Question 3

Using TAs, subs, interns or admin to cover the classes is one way to make time for ____ during the school day.

Answer 3

PD

Question 4

_______ ______, _______ _______ _____, and ______ ______ periods are other techniques that can create time for teacher growth activities.

Answer 4

Block scheduling, early release days, and common planning

Question 5

Lack of _____ support and ________ _______ can be challenges to PD, but the positive impacts of PD on quality of instruction, and ultimately on student learning, is important to emphasize.

Answer 5

fiscal/ available facilities