Administrators Turning To Online Professional Development To Save Time, Money

Education Week (10/25, Ash) reports that busy and cash-strapped administrators are increasingly using "online professional development to save money on travel costs and gain immediate access to helpful resources. 'We're all facing funding cuts and tighter budgets, yet the need for professional development is still there, so we're seeking new and innovative ways to do that,' said William H. Mayes, the executive director of the Michigan Association of School Administrators, which serves superintendents and building-level administrators in 584 school districts in the state." The piece describes such online resources as virtual classes and podcasts, noting that Mayes' group "sends out a daily email with the latest school administration news from around the state as a way to keep administrators informed, he said."