Strategic PD Planning - Chad Ostrowski and Darrin Peppard on The Road To Awesome Podcast.

Strategic PD Planning - Chad Ostrowski and Darrin Peppard on The Road To Awesome Podcast.

Author: Teach Better Team May 21, 2025 Duration: 53:34

Enjoy this crossover episode with the Road To Awesome Podcast. Chad joins Dr. Darrin Peppard to dive deep into one of the most important leadership tasks schools face: planning professional development that actually moves the needle.Darrin and Chad unpack the mistakes too many schools make—like treating PD as a day, not a movement—and offer a practical, strategic approach to make learning stick all year long. You'll hear about:- How to build clarity into every phase of your PD plan- The power of tiered professional development- Why leaders must model differentiated support- How to avoid turning your PD initiative into “the villain”- Planning walkthroughs, building internal capacity, and protecting your time as a leader- And how Teach Better + Road to Awesome are partnering to offer aligned leadership and instructional growth

Whether you’re a new principal or a veteran leader, this episode is packed with practical steps to help you develop PD that actually leads to instructional improvement.👉 Learn more and schedule a conversation at www.roadtoawesome.net👉 Connect with Chad and the Teach Better Team at www.teachbetter.com


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