Professional Development
A charter school is only as good as the people who teach in it. At Edison Charter Schools we are commited to providing educators with the time, resources, training, and support they need to effectively meet the daily challenges of the classroom.
Edison’s professional development system offers growth opportunities for all educators. Highlights include:
- on-site training and support throughout the year
- national and regional conferences
- on-line and teleconference training sessions and discussion groups
PRE-SERVICE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING FOR STAFF
All new professional staff at Edison charter schools attend the Edison Teaching Academy, intensive curriculum training at regional sites around the nation. Throughout their first year at an Edison school, new teachers are provided with practical support in instruction, classroom management, and other key elements of each program through monthly professional development opportunities delivered at the site by the regional support team. New charter schools receive additional on-site professional development, coordinated and conducted by the school leadership team.
ONGOING PD AND SUPPORT
The staff at Edison charter schools receive regular support visits from achievement advisors and curriculum specialists, and are encouraged to attend our national curriculum and leadership conferences. They also have the opportunity to share best practices and professional concerns through online discussion groups and Edison Evenings, monthly teleconference training sessions offered on a variety of topics.
INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Edison Charter Schools offers several key initiatives that focus on leadership in the context of school improvement. This includes the Instructional Leadership Conference (ILC) which focuses on the following areas:
- Understanding your leadership style
- Leading Peers
- Peer coaching and observations
- Professional Learning Communities
For experienced leaders, Edison offers the Edison Leadership Development Academy (ELDA). This ambitious program includes:
- an annual leadership conference
- mentoring and cohort groups
- ongoing support throughout the year
Edison also sponsors the Aspiring Leaders program which was created for Edison academy directors and other school leaders to prepare them to become a principal or academy director of an Edison school.
To learn more about our Leadership Training, click here.