Professional Development Department

Professional development ...

• Is aligned with a strategic improvement plan and is results-driven
• Includes content that is supported by research-based strategies
• Is a continous process that includes follow-up and support
• Addresses diversity and encourages collaborative problem solving
• Includes an on-going evaluation process, which focuses on all levels of the organization and contains multiple information sources
• Is connected to a comprehensive change process and focused on improving student learning
• Is a part of every employee's contractual obligation

What Do We Mean by Staff Development?

At one time staff development was synonymous with "sit and get" sessions in which relatively passive participants were "made aware" of the latest ideas regarding teaching and learning from so-called "experts". Today, staff development not only includes high-quality training programs with intensive follow-up and support, but also other growth-promoting processes such as ...National Staff Development Council

The vision of the Texas Staff Development Council (TSDC) is student success through quality staff development.