Allison Rodman

Mar 23, 2015

Let's Get Personal: Personalizing Professional Learning to Meet Teachers' Needs

Updated: Feb 4, 2020

ASCD 2015 Annual Conference

Houston, Texas

Session Description

Learn how to use observation and student achievement data to create personalized professional development opportunities for teachers. Such opportunities include blended professional learning communities, workshops, Twitter and book chats, and action research. This session will explore how to align teacher choice with school/district goals, establish accountability for participation and implementation, and create a culture of continuous growth and inquiry. Participants will leave with an action plan and tools to begin differentiating professional development for their staff.

The following resources complement a session presented at the ASCD 2015 Annual Conference in Houston, Texas on how to personalize professional learning to meet teachers' needs:

Slide Set

Action Plan (Word) / Action Plan (PDF)

Overview of Professional Learning Model

Sample PLC Outline

Sample Workshop Offerings

Sample Peer Review Tools:

- Planning Tool

- Protocol

- Review Form

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