Introduction

Professional Development 101: The Basics is the first course in the Professional Development series. This course describes the six Professional Development Practices: Sustain, Design, Promote, Deliver, Follow Up, and Evaluate.

This course is designed to be used by those who provide professional development services for staff in state departments of education, state departments of health, school districts, school communities, and national or nongovernmental organizations.

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Professional development is a systematic process that strengthens how professionals obtain and retain knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Professional development leverages adult learning principles to engage learners, following a systematic process that includes sustaining, designing, promoting, delivering, following up, and evaluating.

Additional Resources

• Understanding Professional Development [PDF 185 KB]
• Professional Development 201: From Basic to Dynamic

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