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Tonight we had a two hour table talk session for our first & second year teachers. There were 24 tables set with presenters of different relevant topics, and teachers got to choose 3 of them to visit during the 30 minute sessions. Teachers moved from table to table to attend the sessions they felt were most pertinent for them at this time. As opposed to large group professional development, these sessions were intimate and personal conversations around various topics.
Outside, rain was pouring down as the evening turned dark, but inside, deep conversation and intense learning was going on. It was so great to see teachers excited and engaged in their own professional development. 
What a great idea for professional development! Teachers get to choose what they need most. Question: were the presenters teachers too?
ReplyDeleteYes, most of the presenters were teachers. Some were district coaches (teachers currently out of the classroom). A few were specialists (behaviorist, O/T, credentialing, etc).
DeleteLearning from each other is the best PD! And when you get three sessions makes it even better!
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a great event. So meaningful!
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