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Journal of Staff Development, 2013
A professional learning plan establishes short-and long-term plans for professional learning and implementation of the learning. Such plans guide individuals, schools, districts, and states in coordinating learning experiences designed to achieve outcomes for educators and students. Professional learning plans focus on the program of educator…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Planning, Program Development, Workbooks
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Browne, Daniel – Journal of Staff Development, 2013
A fundamental problem that continues to plague educators is the achievement gap between low-income and higher-income students. In the ongoing search for solutions, one of the more promising approaches is expanding opportunities for learning, particularly in the summer. This article describes a project funded by The Wallace Foundation that offers…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Program Development, Faculty Development, School Districts
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Arnau, Lea – Journal of Staff Development, 2009
Collaboration is critical for accomplishing difficult tasks. As with a kitchen remodel, shared responsibility and collegiality toward a common goal of increased student learning begin with a shared vision. In this article, the author discusses the importance of collaboration and how it guides and reinforces the work one does in schools.
Descriptors: Collegiality, Standards, Program Development, Professional Development
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Chesbro, Patricia; Boxler, Nancy – Journal of Staff Development, 2010
Network learning supported by 21-century technology is reweaving the fabric of how educators acquire and create new knowledge. At the Alaska Educational Innovations Network (AEIN), educators believe this has the potential to change how a profession looks at professional development. They have learned that using technology to support networks…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Social Support Groups, Networks, Educational Change
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Hirsh, Stephanie – Journal of Staff Development, 2004
Professional learning is necessary for a school or district to achieve its goals. It's logical, then, that professional development plans should not exist separately from school improvement plans. To be comprehensive, professional development plans must be integrated with improvement plans to produce a systematic effort that is results-driven,…
Descriptors: Staff Development, Educational Improvement, Academic Standards, Teacher Competencies
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Kellaher, Antoinette; Maher, Jeff – Journal of Staff Development, 2003
When Prince George's County Public Schools created a teacher mentor program, administrators also created a system for evaluating it with clear expectations and goals at the outset. Precisely defining objectives enabled leaders to see their progress, determine what needed to change along the way, and build support for the program.
Descriptors: Mentors, Teacher Collaboration, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness