8. Shelf Stretchers, Swag Bags, and PD That Works

What makes professional development inspiring, and what makes it fall flat? Chandler and Russell break down their PD wish list and share how to make sessions actually useful for teachers. They also talk about why the best learning often happens at conferences, which ones are worth the trip, and how to bring those ideas back to your school. Also, you’ll get tall tales of imaginary plant parts, epic hydraulic shelf stretcher missions, the mystical power of the “virtual queue,” ukulele jams that deserve their own halftime show, and the fine art of bolding your own fine print because taking care of you is just as important as taking care of others.