The American Federation of Teachers has developed 11 guidelines for developing programs to prepare teachers to make complex decisions identify and solve problems, and connect theory, practice, and student outcomes: (1) professional development should deepen and broaden knowledge of content; (2) professional development should provide a strong foundation in the pedagogy of particular disciplines; (3) professional development should provide knowledge about the teaching and learning processes; (4) professional development should be rooted in and reflect the best available research; (5) the content of professional development should be aligned with the standards and curriculum teachers use; (6) professional development should contribute to measurable improvement in student achievement; (7) professional development should be intellectually engaging and address the complexity of teaching; (8) professional development should provide sufficient time, support, and resources to enable teachers to master new content and pedagogy and to integrate this knowledge and skill into their practice; (9) professional development should be designed by teachers in cooperation with experts in the field; (10) professional development should take a variety of forms, including some not typically considered; and (11) professional development should be job-embedded and site specific. (SM)