Instructional Coordinator how-to

How to Design a Professional Development Session

Good PD is practical and engaging.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good PD is practical and engaging. In short: identify; set; model, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Identify a need using data.

  2. Set learning goals.

  3. Model the strategy.

  4. Give teachers time to practice.

  5. Plan follow-up support.

  6. Evaluate impact.

Safety reminders for instructional coordinators

  • Protect student data privacy
  • Follow school visit procedures
  • Support teacher well-being
  • Follow district policies

Curriculum · Standards alignment · Instructional coaching · Professional development · Formative assessment · Data-driven instruction: see the full instructional coordinator glossary.

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