This statistic shows the result of a survey where school principals in the U.S. were asked to answer the following question: "Within the next 12 months, in which of the following areas would you personally like to participate in professional development (PD)?"
In 2016, 62 percent of the respondents said that they would like to participate in professional development around strategies for leading and motivating staff.
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Scholastic Inc.. (November 30, 2016). Most desired areas for professional development for principals in the United States in 2016 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/650548/us-principals-interest-in-area-of-professional-development/
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