Strategies for Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Professional Development
Author | : Sue Beers |
Publisher | : ASCD |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781416605287 |
ISBN-13 | : 1416605282 |
Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Download or read book Strategies for Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Professional Development written by Sue Beers and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2007 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're already an expert staff developer or you're taking on this role for the first time, here's a reliable toolbox that helps you plan, implement, and evaluate professional development, from stand-alone workshops to comprehensive systemwide programs. The binder guides you through the process of identifying the need for professional development, determining the components to include in your plan, and selecting the best tools to accomplish your goals. More than 90 tools are included in the binder to help you: Create a vision and definition of professional development for your learning community; Establish a common understanding of your professional development program's content and results; Solve time, logistics, and sequencing issues; Design and implement professional development tasks and activities that align to school and district goals; Measure your progress and reflect on individual and group improvement; Evaluate the impact of professional development and sharing your success; Because the needs of your school or district are unique, this is the ideal tool for developing a customized plan that leads to a successful and effective professional development program. - Publisher.