Collaborative learning

Links between assessment, curriculum and professional learning

Deeper knowledge of content and how to teach

Sustained learning over multiple days

Research says teachers become better professionals if dedicate time for professional development

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
COMMUNITIES

Successful collaboration

Focus on student learning

Continuous teacher learning

Teacher authority

to make decisions regarding curriculum, the processes of their own learning, and aspects of school governance.

TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
"accessing and exploring a variety of resources, including technological resources, within and beyond the educational system to enhance professional knowledge in support of student learning in the intermediate division."

Subtopic

LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

TEACHERS FOLLOW
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

INFLUENCE TEACHERS
PERFORMANCE

Performance assessments that integrate evidence of teaching practices and student learning measured in a variety of ways

Consideration of practice and performance for teacher teams and individual teachers

Expert Evaluations

Useful feedback connected to professional learning opportunities

AVOIDING PITFAL

Structure Professional Development Time with Purpose

Customize Professional Development Practices

Remember, Learning is a Journey, Not a Destination

Design Thinking

Give Constructive Feedback

Professional Development Activity Log
Measures of Effective Teaching Project
Framework for Teaching
Classroom Assessment Scoring System
Gathering Feedback for Teaching
Learning About Teaching

Build Trust Between Administrators and Teaching Staff