To get the most out of any professional development, initiative, or strategy, the ownership must lie in the hands of those on the front line. The best book study or workshop will not positively affect your teachers, and therefore students, unless and until your teachers actually practice the actions. Studying is not enough. Learning is not enough. You must actually do.
Read MoreIndividualized professional learning plans are an individualized, focused, and on-going means of setting goals for teacher professional growth. The focused, individualized nature of these plans makes them an effective roadmap for teacher reflection and growth
Read MoreEven though it can be tempting to put it off until there are fewer demands on their time, effective teachers reflect on their work often.
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