If you’re planning a comprehensive professional development program for your school or district, here are some important things to keep in mind.

Effective professional development is...

• Directly focused on helping to achieve student learning goals and supporting student learning needs.
• A collaborative endeavor - teachers and administrators work together in planning and implementation.
• School-based and job-embedded.
• A long-term commitment.
• Differentiated.
• Tied to the district goals.

The content of professional development programs is based on organizational needs. Research and best practice show that for continuous improvement, schools should focus on the following categories and the connections among them:

Instructional Leadership Instructional Practices Assessment

Curriculum Development Understanding the Learning Process

Not sure where to begin your professional development plan?

of your current School/District needs...