In a white paper titled “Exploring Job-Embedded Professional Learning in Rural Schools,” published through the 100Kin10 Grand Challenges initiative, the authors examined successes and challenges in implementing professional development programs for educators in rural settings and identified strategies for sustaining partnerships with school districts.
Discussion of the National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education and its findings and potential implications is the focus of the white paper. Topics include:
Decision making about professional learning.
The job-embedded nature of professional learning.
Quality of professional learning.
School culture surrounding professional learning.
Most impactful forms of professional learning, including specific curricula.
Challenges to implementing professional learning and supports to overcome them.
March 2021
White Paper: 100Kin10 Grand Challenges
The results of a national survey addressing professional development in rural schools are explored. Themes include decision-making, job-embedded programming, learning objectives, quality, and school culture.
Citation
Martin, N., Legleiter, E., Blitz, C., Smith, R., & Kendrick, M. (2021). Exploring Job-Embedded Professional Learning in Rural Schools (Grand Challenges). 100k in 10. https://grandchallenges.100kin10.org/progress/job-embedded-professional-development-programs-for-rural-schools