Principal PD
Professional Development
From Our Research Center
What School and District Leaders Get, Want, and Need From Professional Development
The EdWeek Research Center surveyed hundreds of educators about their professional development access, requirements, and preferences.
Professional Development
5 Ways for Principals to Turn Crisis Into Professional Development
School leaders offer advice on developing the mindset and habits to learn the lessons left by challenges like the pandemic.
Professional Development
Teaming Up School and District Leaders: A Win-Win Approach to PD
Some professional development programs get district and school leaders working together in an effort to align policies and goals.
Professional Development
Video
Where Texas School Leaders Can Find Comprehensive Professional Development
An Austin-based center brings together those at the school and district levels.
Professional Development
Video
Valuable Lessons From a ‘Teaching Principal’
A Baltimore principal finds that making time to teach has benefits beyond his classroom.
Professional Development
Opinion
When School Leadership Actions Contradict the Work We Expect to See in Classrooms
Districts often want to engage in the latest work that will impact student learning. Unfortunately, their actions go against that work.
School & District Management
With $102 Million in Grants, These Districts Plan to Train Principals With a Focus on Equity
The new grant program from the Wallace Foundation will help eight school districts work on building principals’ capacity to address equity.
School & District Management
SEL for Principals: How a Professional Development Program Serves Their High-Stress Needs
A statewide program in Massachusetts guides principals on how to apply social-emotional learning and self-care skills to their own jobs.
School & District Management
Reported Essay
Principals Need Social-Emotional Support, Too
By overlooking the well-being of their school leaders, districts could limit how much their schools can flourish.
Professional Development
Opinion
4 Essential Elements Needed Right Now to Engage in Leadership Coaching
Leadership coaching is growing, but there are some important elements to consider before anyone engages in a coaching relationship.
School & District Management
The Ultimate Summer Reading (and Listening) List for Principals
A curated list of books, articles, and podcasts to inspire (and entertain) school leaders.
Professional Development
Return of the In-Person Edu-Conference: Elementary Principals' Group to Meet in Chicago
Registration for the organization's first in-person conference since the pandemic started is keeping apace with that of previous years.
Summer 2021: How Schools Can Make the Most of It
Ways that students, teachers, and school and district leaders can restore and retool this summer and come back charged for the year ahead.
School & District Management
Opinion
42 Percent of Principals Want to Leave Their Position. Will You Let Them?
There are specific reasons leaders cite for reasons they want to leave their positions. What can we do about it? Do we care?
