Personalized professional learning

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The Future of Educator Growth


References

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Harvard University & Annenberg Institute at Brown University & Annenberg Institute at Brown University. (2022, October 25). Building Better PL: How to Strengthen Teacher Learning. The Research Partnership for Professional Learning. https://rpplpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/rppl-building-better-pl.pdf

Hatling, J. (2021, 12). Teachers’ Perceptions of Professional Development: A Narrative Inquiry Examining Insights From Middle School Teachers. Red Library USD. https://red.library.usd.edu/diss-thesis/6/


School leadership team reflecting together. Collective leadership in action.

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Personalizing Professional Learning through Micro-credentials: Wake Co. Public School System

DETAILS


Who: Wake County Public School System
When: 2021 – 2023
Where: Raleigh, NC
What: PPL systems design, PPL system pilot implementation, Micro-credential development, MC assessor training

WHY


Wake Co. Public School System spent years exploring micro-credentials as a way to personalize professional learning, identify expertise among educators, and develop capacity among instructional assistants and other support professionals. Such a strategy could create the basis of a “grow your own” approach as new teachers and support professionals had opportunities to build their skills and leadership – and could provide incentives to remain in the district. But while district staff had achieved consensus on the approach, they needed a way to turn ideas into action.


Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers