Micro-Credential Professional Development Programs for Teachers

This research explores competency-based professional development programs for primary and secondary school teachers, with a focus on micro-credential programs.

Summary This research explores competency-based professional development programs for primary and secondary school teachers, with a focus on micro-credential programs. This report discusses both program design and program implementation, with emphases on curriculum selection, participation incentives, and pilot program structures. Key observations from our research 1.  Administrators at profiled districts and educational systems offer both internally and externally developed micro-credential programs to provide teachers with personalized professional development opportunities. 2. Profiled programs use micro-credential professional development offerings to provide more nuance to the teacher evaluation process. 3. Contacts express the importance of strong incentives to maximize teacher participation in micro-credential programs. 4. Contacts at District C and State G explain that their pilot programs enable administrators to solve issues before program expansion. Download the Report