Some Guiding Questions for Selecting Professional Development Activities

When considering a particular professional development activity, the following questions serve as a set of criteria for determining the potential effectiveness of the experience. While all professional development activities may not meet each of these criteria, the potential for success increases with each positive response.

Does the professional development activity:

• Reflect school and/or district priorities?

• Provide ongoing technical support during the implementation stage?

• Have institutional support for implementation (time and resources)?

• Provide a means for determining the impact on student learning and performance?

• Reflect current understanding of best practice for adult learners?

• Encourage teachers to be active, investigative, reflective practitioners?

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