Dena D. Slanda is a senior TA consultant in the Education and Instruction division at AIR. Dr. Slanda provides technical assistance and professional development to states and school districts with an emphasis on improving results for students with high-intensity needs. She does this by strengthening educator and administrator professional learning ...
The Center on Great Teachers and Leaders builds bridges from today's educator workforce challenges to a future where every student can thrive while learning from a highly qualified, talented, and diverse educator workforce.
AIR conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the effects of professional development programs on teacher instruction and student outcomes.