Successful+Staff+Development

Once decisions have been made based on data there has to be professional development suited to those needs. All too often we see large groups with a lecture being delivered. For some this might be helpful but for most teachers they are merely in the room. As an administrator one must be organized and creative. As an administrator we could have the ultimate skills at looking at data and identifying the trouble areas. This will have no effect if teachers are not on the same plan. Delivery to the teachers is just the same as delivery to students. If teachers are not engaged it is a waste of everyone’s’ time.

This short YouTube video hits major keys in successful professional development. [] 4 Main keys:
 * 1) Organize
 * 2) Be flexible
 * 3) Feedback
 * 4) Interactive-Small Groups

Interactive small groups are very successful. With these small groups teachers can collaborate and have effective dialog. As an Administrator small groups would seem to be most effective being that teachers are working together towards a common goal. When compared to large group PD the teachers are listening to a goal created by administrators.