Transforming Professional Development in Education
At PD Academia, we work with school leaders to ensure professional development advances institutional priorities through the implementation of robust development frameworks.
In practice, our work often starts with a real challenge - a leadership bottleneck, a change initiative losing momentum, or professional learning that isn’t quite landing. This includes developing middle leaders, building internal coaching capability, and helping school communities articulate and action their guiding statements.
Say goodbye to fragmented initiatives and unmeasurable results.
No more generic PD workshops with limited relevance.
Avoid the pitfalls of in-house programs lacking strategic focus.
Move beyond single-event summits that fail to yield long-term impact.
What people are saying
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“I attribute much of this success to the growth I experienced on my leadership journey, greatly enhanced by the Leadership Mentoring Program.”
Sarah Tortolano
Head of Pastoral Care (Western)
Yew Chung Internatonal School of Shanghai, Puxi -
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“I just want to thank you for your valuable feedback. I have just come out of my most recent mentoring session and thought a lot about what we discussed. The session was far more in depth, and I’ve come away feeling like it was a very productive discussion.”
Ellen Jeffcott
Senior Leader
Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong -
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“PD Academia are a standout education supplier as we could build a bespoke training course which was specific to the context of SCIE.”
Richard Driscoll
Deputy Head (Academics)
Shenzhen College of Education -
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"I joined the workshop because I wanted to learn how to receive and give feedback more effectively. I left inspired to get to know the people I work with again so we can co-create and design solutions to take our organization to the next level."
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“I am still practicing the skills and tools you introduced and I often go back to my notes to keep it fresh. So thank you for what was an insightful and powerful learning experience.”
Lubaina Essack
Senior Leader
Dalian American International School
We are the Professional Development Coordinator for
Schools we have been working with:
How We Partner
Tailored Training Programs
Recognizing that every institution has unique needs, we design bespoke training programs that engage staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Our workshops and coaching sessions are crafted to resonate with your team’s specific challenges and aspirations.
Strategic Event Coordination
From professional development events to workshops, we handle all aspects of event planning, ensuring that your initiatives are expertly executed and yield measurable results.
Collaborative Consultancy
We work closely with school leaders to assess current professional development strategies and align them with institutional goals. Our collaborative approach ensures that our initiatives are relevant, actionable, and sustainable.
Training and Coaching for Program Sustainability
To ensure that the positive changes we implement endure, we focus on training and coaching school leaders and high-potential individuals. By developing their skills to effectively manage and lead professional development initiatives, we empower them to sustain and grow these programs independently.
Community Engagement
We believe in building strong communities. Our PLCs, workshops and networking events connect educators and leaders, fostering collaboration and sharing of innovative practices across the region.
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