Peer Response 2
Professional Development
Naeyc Professional Standards
Presented by: Felicia Davis
Why should we practice Professional Development?
Professional Development is a chance for staff to gain learning experiences that contribute to professional growth.
-Staff advances- -Meets you where YOU ARE -Options for online and in-person
A continuum of learning and support activities
Teachers can target areas where growth is needed
Data is collected and observed
Future target areas are planned to increase student success
New skills
Opportunities and improvements
Specialized Professional Development
-Support Services - Coaching and Technical Support - Preparing and Maintaining Accreditation
What do you hope they will learn from this professional development?
-Staff will learn the benefits of Professional Development and why it increases academic learning.
-Staff has an outlet to express current data and what needs to be done in order to improve child development.
-Teachers can share progress and determine what works and what does not work.
-Global Engagement
-Collective Planning
-Safe Space for sharing and stating opinions
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