Which statement about teacher and administrator training is accurate?

• A. Both teachers and administrators need special training on how to teach the individual in a group
• B. Only teachers require training; administrators do not
• C. Training is unnecessary for teachers
• D. Christian schools should not train teachers at all

Answer: (A)

Training for both teachers and school leaders is essential because effective education happens when those guiding learning can connect group instruction with each individual student’s needs. Teachers benefit from professional development in pedagogy, assessment, and differentiated instruction, which helps them reach diverse learners within a single classroom and tailor approaches so every student can grow. Administrators likewise need training to design and maintain systems that support teaching and learning—creating schedules, resources, and school culture in a way that enables teachers to address individual progress while the whole group moves forward. In a Christian school, this leadership training also reinforces how to cultivate a learning environment that honors each student’s spiritual and academic development within the school's mission.

That combination is why this statement is the best fit: both roles require specialized training to effectively teach the individual within a group setting, ensuring that learners are seen, supported, and guided well. It's not enough to train one group—the structure and leadership of the school must be equipped to sustain high-quality, personalized education. The other options overlook the realities of how both teachers and administrators contribute to student growth, undermine the value of ongoing professional development, or contradict the purpose of Christian schooling as a mission to equip educators to shepherd learners well.