Build a foundation...
Issues to consider as you learn, such as school context, community involvement, and available resources.
Administrative support
Materials in this section discuss how school and district leaders influence teacher learning and how teachers can influence administration to gain support for their professional learning.
Time issues
Do you need more time for your professional learning? Use these resources to learn how to make effective and creative use of your limited time.
Funding issues
Money is often needed for professional learning. Find out where you can get money to support your professional learning efforts.
Public engagement
Involve parents and the community in school improvement, student learning, and education issues to create a shared agenda and a shared responsibility.
The change process
Recognize the challenges and rewards of the change process, which is integral to every improvement effort.
Analyze student data
Before you can improve the effectiveness of instructional practices in your school, you need to know where to begin. Student data can reveal weaknesses and strengths in teacher practice.
Emphasize student learning
For meaningful results, teachers' learning goals should be tied to improved student learning.
Build leadership capacity
Every teacher can become a leader in his or her school, whether formally or informally.
Build a learning community
Learning communities are an effective component of improved student performance and should be a part of your learning.
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