Professional development (US)
Training and learning activities for teachers; US districts often hold PD days when students do not attend.
- Also called
- PD
- Used in
- United States
- Topic
- Professional development
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Related terms
- CPD (Continuing professional development) All four UK nations (details may differ) International
- Ongoing learning and training that teachers do to improve their practice throughout their careers.
- INSET (In-service education and training) England Wales Northern Ireland
- Training days for school staff when pupils do not attend; maintained schools in England have five a year as part of the 195-day teacher year.
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