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American Association of School Librarians, 2018
AASL's new integrated standards are designed to empower leaders to transform teaching and learning. The new "National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries" reflect an evolution of AASL Standards, building on philosophical foundations and familiar elements of previous standards while featuring the…
Descriptors: National Standards, School Libraries, Educational Environment, Best Practices
US Department of Education, 2014
Developing positive school climates and improving school discipline policies and practices are critical steps to raising academic achievement and supporting student success. However, there is no single formula for doing so. Rather, the growing body of research and best practices in the field should inform locally developed approaches to improving…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, School Culture, Discipline, Prevention
Basic Skills Agency, 2007
The second in a series of five, module 2 provides everything one will need to run sharply focused, practical staff development training sessions for adult and Post-16 literacy, language and numeracy teachers. Each module addresses aspects of teaching and learning commonly identified as areas in need of improvement and can be used individually or…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Learning Activities, Training, Staff Development
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Sanacore, Joseph – Journal of Reading, 1993
Advocates the use of study groups focusing on the local school context as a complement and an alternative to traditional staff development. Discusses ingredients of successful study groups and gives examples of how they can be applied. Notes benefits and cautions of study groups. (SR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Higher Education, Professional Development, Staff Development
Hunter, Madeline – Principal, 1988
Outlines how to develop productive staff meetings that foster professional staff development. Three steps to follow include developing a staff development committee, designing a long-range staff development plan, and planning staff meetings that become a lesson in themselves. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Inservice Education, Planning, Professional Development
Peine, Jodi – Corwin Press, 2007
Recognizing that student achievement is intrinsically linked to high-quality teaching, Jodi Peine offers an invaluable guide that helps educational leaders strengthen teachers' instructional practice with an individualized and robust professional development process. The author provides administrators and staff developers with step-by-step…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Data Analysis, Professional Development, Teacher Improvement
Basic Skills Agency, 2006
The first in a series of five, module 1 provides everything one will need to run sharply focused, practical staff development training sessions for adult and Post 16 literacy, language and numeracy teachers. Each module addresses aspects of teaching and learning commonly identified as areas in need of improvement and can be used individually or as…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Learning Activities, Numeracy, Training
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Barney, William J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Describes a concept called the "professional circle" which is modeled after the quality circle management technique. It works as a support group and helps teachers feel less isolated. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Networks, Professional Development, Social Isolation
Bellanca, James – 1995
Professional development from the school system's point of view is a planned, comprehensive, and systemic program designed by a school system to improve all school personnel's ability to design, implement, and assess productive change in each individual and in the school organization. This booklet provides an overview of and strategies to…
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Change, Inservice Education, Professional Development
Kemerer, Frank R. – Independent School, 1980
Focusing on the institutional benefits of professional development, this article discusses ways institutions can encourage staff members to maintain contemporary knowledge and skill levels and how they can retrain both administrators and teachers to undertake new assignments. (DS)
Descriptors: Private Schools, Professional Development, Professional Education, Retraining
Carter, Margie – Child Care Information Exchange, 2002
Presents an inventive approach to professional development in early childhood education and care settings. Focuses on how early childhood programs shape the stories of individual children, the importance of planning physical environments to shape stories and remembering the power of the social-emotional environment, and the need to include…
Descriptors: Administrators, Child Care, Classroom Environment, Educational Environment
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Hammond, Jane; Foster, Karen – Educational Leadership, 1987
Maryland's Staff Development Institute was a catalyst for the development of another principal skill development program. The program was founded by a group of principals who participated in the institute's program and felt the state needed more suppport for statewide networks and professional seminars to promote school development. (MD)
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Leadership, Principals
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Barth, Roland S. – NASSP Bulletin, 1987
A membership organization, the Harvard Principals' Center is showing that school administrators will voluntarily engage in activities promoting their growth as leaders in school improvement. The center provides an external support system in which principals are able to play a major role in their own development. (MD)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership, Management Development
Texas Child Care, 2001
Presents suggestions for early childhood teachers and caregivers to make the most of professional development opportunities. Recommends setting goals for training, determining one's learning style, identifying one's stage of professional development, and selecting the appropriate type of training. Presents specific guidelines for program-based…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers, Day Care, Inservice Education
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Boud, David – Studies in Higher Education, 1988
The professional development and accountability of new staff are discussed, and the University of New South Wales' department-based plan for new staff development is described. The program involves planning sessions and record keeping of responsibilities, achievements, needs for professional development, and the resources provided to assist staff.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Case Studies, Department Heads, Foreign Countries
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