Meeting Teachers Where They Are

Teaching is a complex endeavor, and the pandemic era stretched teachers to their limit, leaving them in need of supports that ignite both their passion and capacity. The typical top-down mandates found in many schools need to be replaced with processes that meet teachers where they are, helping them grow so their students can grow, too. Ann Mausbach and Kim Morrison present a differentiated approach to teacher learning that adapts to teachers' learning need. They share conditions that allow for this approach to flourish and specific practices that promote a culture of support and deep impactful learning for teachers.