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District reports large professional development volume, links coaching to academic gains

5865298 · September 26, 2025
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District staff reported 642 professional learning options, about 409,000 total staff learning hours last year, and 18,853 coaching interactions; staff said targeted PD correlated with improvements on literacy and math measures for some student groups.

District staff reported on Tuesday that Northwest ISD offered an extensive professional learning program last year, including 642 distinct learning options, about 409,000 staff professional learning hours, and nearly 19,000 documented coaching interactions by instructional coaches.

Dr. Espinosa, who presented the district effectiveness/professional development report, said the district27s approach focuses on personalized, job-embedded support: side-by-side coaching, asynchronous options, unit…

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