Not exact matches
Now along come high
quality IES studies of programs that feature most of the
elements currently thought to characterize top notch
professional development programs.
You will explore the
elements of a standards - based reform framework: clear expectations for students; rigorous curricula aligned to standards;
professional development that improves instructional
quality; and assessment as a tool for feedback and accountability.
This fact sheet summarizes key
elements of high -
quality and effective preparation and
professional development programs designed to enable principals to improve student and school outcomes.
In this LPI Blog, Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst Beth Meloy outlines key
elements of a high -
quality system to achieve this goal, including improvements to teacher preparation and supports for ongoing
professional development.
In our experience with the process of supporting
quality teaching through
professional development, three major
elements have facilitated the shifts we see in teachers» thinking and practice as evidenced in teacher goals, classroom observations and other data sources:
Attention must be given to the
quality of the individual
elements that make up the system — standards, curriculum, assessment,
professional development for teachers, intervention for students.
These subject matter experts are trained in
elements of
quality exam question
development by
professional psychometricians.
BrightStars is formed around a framework of research - based
quality elements, including group size, staff - to - child ratios, staff
professional development, curriculum, and the learning context.
As the project evolves, key
elements of
professional development including self - directed learning opportunities, coaching,
professional learning communities, and reflective practices will drive
quality implementation and maintain the district's momentum.
In this LPI Blog, Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst Beth Meloy outlines key
elements of a high -
quality system to achieve this goal, including improvements to teacher preparation and supports for ongoing
professional development.