Professional development for educators is one of the most valuable investments a school can make. Teachers play a huge role in teaching our students. But they also provide the foundation for our communities and for society. Yet the teaching profession has changed so much, especially since the pandemic. Many educators question whether they can continue in the profession.
“The more professional development teachers get, the more likely students are to succeed.” – NEA
Investing in professional development can have a significant impact on teacher satisfaction and lead to better outcomes for students.
“The job that teachers are currently trained for does not match the daily reality. If we continue in this way, we will burn out a generation of talented and dedicated staff, and future generations of children and young people will be even worse off for it,” explains Sinéad McBrearty, Chief Executive of Education Support
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Invest in Professional Development for Educators
Recent research concluded that “Paying attention to teacher development across a teacher’s career life cycle and providing a host of different supports to account for the varied factors that contribute to teacher retention are critical.”
According to UNESCO, the world needs almost 69 million new teachers to reach the 2030 education goals. While hiring new educators will be paramount to meeting those goals, attracting and retaining educators requires districts to invest in their teachers in ways that demonstrate how much they are valued. Providing professional development opportunities is a measurably successful way to increase retention and demonstrate support to teachers.
