While PD funding will vary depending on the district you work for, there will still generally be funds available to teachers looking to further their professional skills. Find out what others in your field recommend as the best conferences to attend. There are national- and state-level organizations for CTE, or, you can find conferences relative to what you teach (for example, personal finance). Additionally, check out what CTSO conferences are available for advisors.

• Recommended list of conferences from other educators

• • Adobe MAX Conference
  • NAF Next Conference
  • Visible Learning Conferences
  • IBEA Refresh Conference
  • ACTE Best Practices Conference
  • IDCTE Connect Conference

• Make the most of your conference attendance

  • Networking can feel uncomfortable, but look at it as an opportunity to get to know others in your field. See what you can do to help them, rather than find what they can do for you.