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Professional Development

At KIPP Public Schools, you never stop learning. Through on-the-job training and coaching, high-quality professional development, and rigorous leadership training, KIPP staff get the tools they need to be effective in their roles.

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For Teachers

With hands-on training, effective coaching, and quality resources, KIPP teachers receive the support they need to create excellent classrooms.

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For Aspiring School Leaders

Outstanding schools are built, led, and sustained by empowered leaders. KIPP provides aspiring school leaders with the skills and confidence they need to excel in their role through three programs: Fisher Fellowship, Successor Prep, and Principal in Residence.

Explore Leadership Programs

Professional Development KIPP School Summit

For All KIPP Public Schools Staff

Hundreds of talented staff members work outside the classroom to keep KIPP running. Leaders in key roles like operations, technology, and communications have access to year-round professional development opportunities to advance their skills. In addition to formal trainings, the KIPP Foundation and individual regions facilitate learning communities so staff across the country can share knowledge and collaborate.

Support Roles at KIPP

Professional Development Resources

Tools & Templates

KIPP Framework for Excellent Teaching

This framework creates a common language to facilitate the exchange of effective teaching practices across the KIPP network.

Principal Training & Selection

KIPP Leadership Competency Model

This document describes the skills and behaviors considered most important for KIPP leaders.

Planning & Strategy

How to Effectively Check for Understanding

KIPP Instructional Coach and Spring Branch Independent School District Executive Director Elliott Witney explains.

Tools & Templates

School Leader Guide to Assistant Principal Development

This observation rubric can be used by School Leader Managers to provide feedback on a School Leader’s development of his/her Assistant Principals. School Leaders and Assistant Principals can also use this document to understand expectations and critical moves to develop Assistant Principals.