WHAT/WHY/HOW
Starting with and growing out of the school mission and goals, professional development is an ongoing series of lectures, meetings, discussions, seminars, webinars, workshops and conferences that help teachers grow professionally, become better teachers, get closer to achieving all of the school's goals and advance student learning outcomes. more...
Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Just as students continue to learn, so must teachers. Professional development helps teachers grow as teachers and also helps schools get the entire faculty onto the same page, to create a measure of consistency across the school and consistently improve the quality of education. more...
A school must be prepared to set aside time for professional development. In addition to time, another essential element is someone who is responsible for organizing, choosing topics, finding resources and generally championing the ongoing professional development. more...