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Employee Professional Development
Welcome to St. Andrew's landing page for Professional Development (PD). Listed below is a continuously updating list of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. This list will continue to grow as new opportunities from our partner associations are announced, or as new events are submitted by faculty and staff, so please check back often!
All employees are encouraged to explore our Professional Growth Pathways Program. Our five pathways are designed to help St. Andrew's employees on their career journey. Whether you are an early-career educator or an experienced veteran, St. Andrew's is committed to supporting you in advancing your career in education.
Explore the Professional Growth Pathways: Click the pathway buttons to the right to learn more about each pathway. After clicking, you will find the pathway statement, a link to our pathways platform, Absorb, where you can record your pathways progress, and an optional pathway worksheet, which can be printed and filled out to keep for your own records.
Attend a Professional Development Event: Find an opportunity using the list below. Submit your PD requests using this form (staff) or this form (faculty).
All employees are encouraged to explore our Professional Growth Pathways Program. Our five pathways are designed to help St. Andrew's employees on their career journey. Whether you are an early-career educator or an experienced veteran, St. Andrew's is committed to supporting you in advancing your career in education.
Explore the Professional Growth Pathways: Click the pathway buttons to the right to learn more about each pathway. After clicking, you will find the pathway statement, a link to our pathways platform, Absorb, where you can record your pathways progress, and an optional pathway worksheet, which can be printed and filled out to keep for your own records.
Attend a Professional Development Event: Find an opportunity using the list below. Submit your PD requests using this form (staff) or this form (faculty).
Professional Growth Pathways
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Teaching and Research
The Teaching and Research Pathway is structured to give colleagues at St. Andrew’s an opportunity to elevate their teaching methods and enhance curriculum and pedagogy school-wide. By integrating research-informed strategies, the pathway envisions a journey where colleagues develop personal and subject expertise and share knowledge. The positive influence of colleagues committed to this pathway influences their department, division, and beyond. The outcome is to consistently elevate the quality of teaching, learning, and overall school experience for every student.
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Teaching & Research Pathway Worksheets:
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Design and Innovation
The Design and Innovation pathway aims to equip colleagues with the skills and mindset to drive creative problem-solving and innovation. The outcomes encompass creative problem-solving, design thinking proficiency, entrepreneurial thinking, and a wide range of qualities that contribute to positive change and innovative solutions.
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Design & Innovation Pathway Worksheets:
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Coaching and Mentoring
The Coaching and Mentoring pathway aims to develop participants into skilled coaches and mentors who can positively impact students' and colleagues' professional growth and contribute to a culture of learning and belonging.
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Coaching & Mentoring Pathway Worksheets:
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Diversity and Belonging
All employees at St. Andrew’s are committed to diversity, equity, and creating a sense of belonging for all community members. The Diversity, Equity, and Belonging pathway is designed for individuals who would like to pursue further growth, encompassing culturally competent leadership, inclusive communication, equity advocacy, the inclusion of student voices, and knowledge of equitable policies and practices.
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Diversity and Belonging Pathway Worksheets:
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School Leadership
The School Leadership Pathway will help prepare St. Andrew’s faculty and staff for various leadership roles that promote positive outcomes for our students, colleagues, and school. Participants will focus on developing strong communication skills for various situations, best practices for creating a culture of relational trust, belonging, and growth, mentoring and supporting others, and setting, benchmarking, and achieving institutional vision and goals.
Absorb Platform
School Leadership Pathway Worksheets:
Printable Worksheet
Digital Worksheet
Professional Development Opportunities
Search below for current professional development opportunities. Use the controls at the top of the list to sort by date or organization name.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a private, coeducational college preparatory day school for students in preschool (Age 2) through grade 12, located in Potomac, Maryland.