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Curriculum-based professional learning
October 2024
High-quality curriculum requires skilled educators to put it into practice. Professional learning can ensure instructional materials lead to excellent teaching and learning.
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In This Issue
FOCUS
The art and science of curriculum-based professional learning
Professional learning supports educators to ensure instructional materials lead to excellent teaching and high student achievement.
Curriculum-based professional learning benefits students and teachers
In a Learning Forward network, students’ math achievement and engagement are improving due to more meaningful instructional practices.
Teacher expertise makes high-quality curriculum work
Well-designed professional learning doesn’t undermine teacher agency; it supports it.
Putting multilingual students at the center of curriculum-based professional learning
Educative materials help teachers in a Nevada district lead instruction that is both rigorous and accessible for newcomer students.
Professional learning lays the foundation for new curriculum
A California district invests in educator learning for a new curriculum for a full year before implementation.
At a Glance
Words of wisdom on curriculum-based professional learning.
TOOLS
Is your professional learning curriculum-based?
Curriculum-based professional learning is about more than simply studying the materials. Use these tools to assess your current practices and plan needed shifts.
Read and reflect on curriculum-based professional learning
Discussion questions to deepen your learning from this issue.
IDEAS
‘It’s not about perfection; it’s about reflection’: Q&A with Juliana Urtubey
The 2021 National Teacher of the Year explains how we can create a joyous and just system for all students and educators.
6 steps for putting data into action
Data is only useful once it tells a story and points to next steps. Here’s how to put your data into action.
Recharge your district initiatives with these 10 strategies
Rethink, revamp, and revitalize key initiatives by narrowing the focus and keeping student and teacher needs at the forefront.
RESEARCH
Data points
New findings on educators' views about professional learning, parents' feelings about student data, low unemployment for elementary teachers, and more.
Research strengthens curriculum-based professional learning
Use insights from these studies to guide the use of curriculum materials, instructional strategies, and aligned professional learning.
VOICES
Jenny Talburt
Conference spotlight
Curriculum director puts conference learning to work in her district
Jody Spiro and Paul Fleming
Leadership teams
Professional learning boosts teams’ skills and collective efficacy
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