Description
Effective professional learning starts with understanding the people it serves. Looking for practical strategies to design professional learning experiences that reflect your school's culture, priorities, and goals? In this course, Lauren Boucher explores how school culture, administrator expectations, teacher experiences, and local initiatives influence the success of professional learning. Participants will learn how to apply adult learning principles, honor teacher expertise, build psychological safety, and create meaningful opportunities for choice and engagement. Whether supporting a single school or an entire district, educators and leaders will discover practical strategies for designing professional learning that increases teacher buy-in, strengthens implementation, and supports lasting instructional growth. By the end of this course, participants will walk away with actionable tools and frameworks for creating professional learning experiences that align with organizational priorities while fostering meaningful professional growth.
Objectives
Identify key elements of school culture that influence professional learning outcomes.Explain how adult learning principles impact engagement, participation, and implementation.Use adult learning strategies to design professional learning experiences that promote teacher buy-in.Examine school and district priorities, expectations, and needs when planning professional learning.Assess the effectiveness of professional learning using feedback, participation data, and implementation evidence.Design professional learning experiences that align with organizational goals while honoring teacher expertise and choice.
