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Hutchins, Kristen; Arbaugh, Fran; Abell, Sandra; Marra, Rose; Lee, Michele – Science Scope, 2008
How can a science teacher find professional development (PD) opportunities that are meaningful, coherent, and sustained that will foster teacher and student learning? The authors believe that science teachers can and should be savvy consumers of PD--seeking out learning experiences that are designed with a few key features in mind. The purpose of…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Professional Development, Guides, Teacher Education
Maddy-Bernstein, Carolyn – 2000
Research literature, perceptions of best practices, and the wisdom of practitioners and leaders in the field were examined in order to focus on career development issues affecting secondary schools, including: (1) clarification of career development terms; (2) delivery of career development programs; (3) resources that support program development…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Education, Career Guidance, Definitions
Missouri State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City. – 1997
These guidelines help professional development chairs, administrators, and teachers collaboratively plan for the ongoing skill development and content acquisition of staff members. Section 1, "Missions, Mandates, and Regulations for Professional Development," describes the mission of professional development as supporting teachers in…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Budgeting, Costs, Educational Finance