Third workshop of the Empowering Teachers Network in LAC: “Analyzing our TPD systems: Observing TPD in LAC through a TPD@Scale Framework and the pillars lens”

The third meeting, held on February 26, 2025, focused on the pillars of the Framework for strengthening teacher professional development systems with ICT, a key tool that supports countries in enhancing their TPD systems by leveraging the power of ICTs. This framework provides a structured approach to effectively integrating ICT into the design and implementation of professional learning programs for all teachers, ensuring equity and considering contextual factors.

During this session, we examined our TPD systems at both local and regional levels, focusing on three key pillars: ICT, partnerships and collaborations, and support capacities. In groups, participants engaged in discussions guided by specific questions that allowed them to use these pillars as analytical lenses for TPD in Latin America and the Caribbean. These discussions explored the availability and relevance of ICT for TPD in different contexts, existing support mechanisms for teachers at various levels of the system, teacher involvement in the design, implementation, and evaluation of TPD, and coordination among the entities responsible for TPD, among other aspects.

To conclude, we wrapped up this enriching session with a plenary discussion, where participants shared their insights and reflections from each group.