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Never Stop Learning
Christa Cooke
E ach year , Falk Laboratory School faculty and staff take courses , gain certifications , and attend professional conferences in their fields and areas of inquiry . These engagements help teachers to keep their teaching skills sharp by staying current in areas of interest and deepening their knowledge while also giving them opportunities to connect with other professionals .
Professional development is in keeping with Falk ’ s ethos of continuous learning , and teachers ’ ongoing inquiries are supported by a professional development fund that supports nearly two dozen professional learning experiences each year .
During the 2023-24 school year , Falk teachers signed up for training in everything from maker education to making fused-glass coasters and using artificial intelligence in creating lesson plans . They attended conferences and seminars on topics like literacy , writing , counseling , and school nursing .
To showcase the impact of professional development , three Falk teachers and one counselor talked about how pursuing ongoing educational opportunities has impacted their work .
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