Delivering pertinent professional development opportunities was already a difficult task for administrators during normal times. The current uncertainty presents further challenges. Teachers will need to continue to develop their online teaching skills, for example, but only around 4% of PD programs offered online options, according to a 2016 survey.
Prior to the pandemic, personalized professional development was gaining popularity. Districts such as Long Beach Unified School District in California allowed teachers to select options relevant to areas they wanted or needed growth in.
