Continuing Education.

Since, like many other professions, the field of education is constantly changing, instructors need to stay up to date on instructional methods and best practices. Continuing education, also called professional development, helps instructors learn and implement new pedagogies and technologies to improve student outcomes. Many of these initiatives are funded by the federal government, and are used to help meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. Continuing education can take many forms, ranging from the general instruction of large groups, to individualized training sessions, to online distance learning. With such a wide range of options available, schools and districts need to carefully plan and evaluate continuing education programs to ensure that they are effective and helpful to instructors.