This statistic shows the result of a survey where school principals in the U.S. were asked to answer the following question: "Within the next 12 months, in which of the following areas would you personally like to participate in professional development (PD)?"
In 2016, 62 percent of the respondents said that they would like to participate in professional development around strategies for leading and motivating staff.
Most desired areas for professional development for principals in the United States in 2016
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Strategies for leading and motivating staff
62%
Strategies for working with families
59%
Using data to inform instruction
57%
Strategies for developing a positive school culture and climate
57%
Providing support for students in crisis
47%
Implementing effective formative assessments
47%
Implementing new or revised curriculum
36%
Strategies for working with students in special education
36%
Strategies for working with gifted and talented students
28%
Strategies for working with English language learners
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Scholastic Inc.. (November 30, 2016). Most desired areas for professional development for principals in the United States in 2016 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/650548/us-principals-interest-in-area-of-professional-development/
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Scholastic Inc.. (2016). Most desired areas for professional development for principals in the United States in 2016. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/650548/us-principals-interest-in-area-of-professional-development/
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