The 4 Types of PD
Which one is your school running?
Most leaders can identify their type immediately. This determines what you can expect for teacher retention, student outcomes, and school culture.
Which one sounds most like your school? (Select One Below)
Compliance-Focused
Meets requirements, limited classroom translation
PD days happen. Boxes get checked. But Monday morning? Teachers are still on their own.
Inspiration-Driven
High energy, short-term lift
Everyone leaves PD days fired up. But by October? Back to old habits.
Fragmented Growth
Strong pockets, uneven experience
Some teams are thriving. Others? Still waiting for support that never comes.
Embedded Practice
Consistent support, sustained outcomes
PD isn't an event — it's how your school operates. Everyone grows, all year.
Most schools don't start in Embedded Practice... they move there over time.
Developed by the Teachers Deserve It team - former teachers, content experts, and PD specialists
"This diagnostic helped us see exactly where our PD was falling short. Within 10 minutes,
we had a clear picture of what needed to change."
- K-8 Principal, Illinois
Take the Diagnostic
8 questions to discover your PD type