Photos: Max Smith, Region 10 ESC
Data Discoveries AUTHOR: DR. KAY SHURTLEFF
Region 10 ESC Research & Evaluation Analyst
“Any time I’m put in a position where I can learn, I’m very excited and eager to learn and know how I can make that applicable into my classroom.”
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HOSE words, written by a Region 10 teacher, reflect the views of most of our teachers, according to the yearlong research study conducted by Region 10 on what teachers believe about their own professional learning. At Region 10, we wanted to be sure we were on the right track with the support and learning experiences we provide for teachers. When we dug into previous research, we were surprised at what we found--or didn’t find! No Child Left Behind (NCLB) focussed the spotlight on professional development (PD) more than two decades ago, but in all that time, only 23 studies
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“As educators, we’re all lifelong learners. I don’t know a single educator who does not have a growth mindset when it comes to their classroom.”
