6. Encourage Project Rotation. One approach I take with my employees is project rotation. I give them opportunities to work on different projects outside their usual scope.

That’s why Davey recommends taking your professional development “on the job,” literally by taking your daily tasks and using them to hone new skills. It’s a mind-set, Davey says.

In fact, “career growth opportunities” is the No. 1 reason people change jobs, and companies that invest in employee development generate 11% higher profitability and have higher employee ...

Professional development will be part of almost every teacher’s career. They will take district-provided training, participate in collaborative learning groups, or seek out seminars and conferences.