The Professional Development Administrators Actually Need to Support a Soft Skills Program

Rob Heller

Published on: 04/08/2026

Most PD around soft skills is built for teachers, not the administrator who has to approve, fund, and defend it to a board. Here's what admin-level PD should actually cover.

How to Teach Soft Skills

Why SEL Isn't Working in Most Schools (And What Actually Does)

Rob Heller

Published on: 19/06/2026

Social-emotional learning has become politically charged, underfunded, and inconsistently implemented — yet the need has never been greater. Here's an honest look at why most SEL programs underdeliver and what administrators can do instead.

Why Soft Skills Matter