Features of professional development associated with positive educator and student outcomes
Research in brief
This 2-page document briefly describes the results of a research review conducted in 2017 examining outcomes of educator professional development activities and identifying key factors of effective programs.
Findings suggest training should consist of clear instruction and demonstration, time to reflect on skill application, and mentoring opportunities. Specifics regarding the duration/length, training structure, and features associated with the most effective in-service training are discussed.
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