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title: BetterLesson Blog | Professional Learning (2)
description: Professional Learning | Stay up-to-date with the latest teaching strategies, trends, tactics and more in our comprehensive blog. Read the latest updates. (2)
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- [Professional Development](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/)
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- [Inclusive and Responsive Practices](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/inclusive-and-responsive-practices/)
- [Curriculum and Academic Content](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/curriculum-and-academic-content/)
- [Flexible Instructional Models](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/flexible-instructional-models/)
- [Student-Centered Teaching and Learning](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/student-centered-teaching)
- [Learning Catalog](https://betterlesson.com/catalog/)
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- [Instructional Coaching](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/instructional-coaching)
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# Choosing Your Path to Education Leadership
The need for effective teacher leaders is ongoing and urgent in K-12 schools. Each teacher lends their expertise and talent to the overall welfare of\[...\]
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## [The Future of Professional Learning is Connected: Introducing BL Connect](https://blog.betterlesson.com/bl-connect)
by [Matthew Kennard, BetterLesson Chief Executive Officer](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/matthew-kennard-betterlesson-chief-executive-officer)
Published February 08, 2022
BetterLesson’s mission has always been to provide professional development that supports every educator in developing the next generation of\[...\]
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## [10 Tips to Support Student Social-Emotional Learning after Winter Break](https://blog.betterlesson.com/support-sel-after-winter-break)
by [Jennifer Doyle, BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/jennifer-doyle-betterlesson-instructional-coach)
Published January 28, 2022
Returning after winter break can be a challenge for students, but to reframe our thinking as teachers and leaders, let’s think of it as an\[...\]
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## [Competency-Based Learning: How to Build a Culture of Self-Assessment (and Get Students On Board)](https://blog.betterlesson.com/self-assessment-culture)
by [Morgan Atkins, BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/morgan-atkins)
Published January 14, 2022
When I coach teachers and leaders and we come to the phrase “self-assessment,” I often get some pushback. “Students won’t be able to self-assess\[...\]
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## [Facing Your Inner Obstacle: Taking the First Step Toward Trying Something New In Your Classroom](https://blog.betterlesson.com/trying-something-new-classroom)
by [Jenna Gilfillan, M.Ed., BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/jenna-gilfillan-m.ed.-betterlesson-instructional-coach)
Published January 13, 2022
During my first coaching session with Chrissy, a special education teacher, she told me her big idea: to create empowerment binders for her students.\[...\]
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## [Setting the Stage for Self-Awareness and Self-Management: 8 Keys to Making Reflection and Growth Part of Your Classroom Culture](https://blog.betterlesson.com/self-awareness-reflection)
by [Morgan Atkins, BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/morgan-atkins)
Published January 11, 2022
Self-awareness and self-management are key components of social-emotional learning (SEL). But how can we cultivate them in our classrooms? What are\[...\]
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## [Encouraging Education Leaders to Help Teachers to Get Curious About Behavior](https://blog.betterlesson.com/leaders-classroom-behavior)
by [April Brown, BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/april-brown-betterlesson-instructional-coach)
Published January 05, 2022
“I often urge noneducators to ponder the versatility and resilience that have been asked of teachers during the pandemic. Just think about all that’s\[...\]
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## [Striving For Excellence: Why We Chose Coaching with BetterLesson](https://blog.betterlesson.com/betterlesson-coaching-outcomes)
by [Rabbi David Saltzman Ed.D, Director of Teaching and Learning, Yeshivah of Flatbush and BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/david-saltzman)
Published January 04, 2022
At the Yeshivah of Flatbush, just as we believe in empowering students, we also believe in empowering teachers. Teachers should be able to select\[...\]
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## [My Mindfulness Journey: Implementing Mindfulness in the Classroom](https://blog.betterlesson.com/classroom-mindfulness)
by [Morgan Atkins, BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/morgan-atkins)
Published December 22, 2021
Mindfulness, as defined by Mindful Schools, is paying attention to what is happening in the present moment, right now. But why is it important? And\[...\]
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## [Coaching Teachers on Remote or Hybrid Learning: 5 Lessons Learned](https://blog.betterlesson.com/5-best-practices-for-coaching-teachers-through-remote-or-hybrid-learning)
by [Emma Siesfeld, BetterLesson Instructional Coach](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/emma-siesfeld-betterlesson-instructional-coach)
Published October 22, 2020
As a secondary school special education and math teacher, my favorite moments were when I watched students look at a math problem, select a strategy,\[...\]
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## [BetterLesson Selected as High Quality PD Provider to Support Curriculum Adoption](https://blog.betterlesson.com/betterlesson-selected-as-high-quality-pd-provider-to-support-curriculum-adoption)
by [BetterLesson](https://blog.betterlesson.com/author/betterlesson)
Published October 06, 2020
Research indicates that curriculum matters, and that using high quality instructional materials can have a significant impact on student success.
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