Amy Alexander

Analyzing Effectiveness Participants’ Reactions Participants’ Learning Organization Support and Change Participants’ Use of New Knowledge Student Learning Outcomes

Characteristics of Effective PD Presented in intensive, sustained, continuous manner using adult learning principles Engages teachers in active learning A coherent part of school reform efforts Proximity to practice, connected to teachers’ collaborative work, focused on specific curriculum, content, and pedagogies needed to teach effectively Use of assessment data to link teaching and student learning

Increasing understanding of culturally diverse students Decreasing teacher turn-over Developing a collaborative culture among teachers

Mentoring Critical Friends Professional Learning Communities

Behaviors  Student Achievement  Teacher Beliefs Strong leadership Begin with clear goals and priorities