PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOOL KIT

Letter (pdf, 432kb)
A letter to a licensed holder.

Standards At-A-Glance (pdf, 436kb)
Based on research by the National Staff Development Council (NSDC), the State standards provide the vision and framework for making professional development more responsive to the learning needs of both educators and students. The standards clearly describe behaviors and attitudes that will lead to maximized teaching and learning.

Planning for Your Professional Growth (pdf, 428kb)
An individual growth plan provides structure. Without explicit goals, it is hard to get results.

Making Your Case for Professional Development (pdf, 444kb)
In working toward change, teachers need to be continually supported with professional development and need to understand how to advocate for their continued professional learning.

Assessing Your Professional Development Needs and Experiences (pdf, 1.0mb) Professional development cannot be "one size fits all." For a learning experience to be judged "high-quality," it must be an experience that meets your personal needs. Engage in selfreflection and self-assessment to determine what knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes you need to be an effective teacher for all of your students.

Professional Development Three Phase Follow-Up (pdf, 606kb)
Professional development without follow-up is educational malpractice. High-quality professional development aligns with the State Board's vision, and therefore, includes support, practice, feedback. and follow-up.

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