professional development

November 17, 2022

What teachers need to support English learners

We hear from teachers about workshops that helped them and about what their own childhood experiences as English learners taught them.

EdSource staff

December 19, 2017

Creating a culture of coaching to support teachers in every school

Instructional coaching, peer feedback, and strategic use of technology can help administrators build an ecosystem of support that keeps high-achieving teachers in the classroom.

Michael Moody

December 14, 2017

Grants aim to increase California's supply of bilingual teachers

Four California school districts and four county offices of education will each receive $625,000 to train bilingual teachers for new classes.

Theresa Harrington

July 31, 2017

Live stream conference aims to help math teachers up their games with students

Virtual and in-person math conferences feature experts who share resources and strategies to help teachers foster mathematical curiosity in students.

Theresa Harrington

June 6, 2017

Teachers' training needs improvement so students benefit, new report says

The Learning Policy Institute recommends teachers' professional development programs focus tightly on classroom subjects, allow for collaboration and provide lots of coaching.

Larry Gordon