If you’ve ever walked out of a PD session wondering what the point was, this episode is for you. In this kickoff to our PD podcast series, Elena Aguilar shares a powerful reframe—and a 5-question reflection to help you assess whether your sessions are creating real learning.

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Reflection questions: 

  • When was the last time you felt truly inspired by professional development? What made it feel different?
  • How have your past experiences shaped what you believe PD is supposed to look and feel like?
  • What would be possible if we treated PD as a space for transformation—not compliance?

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