Providing effective professional development: Lessons from the eisenhower program From: Science Educator | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: Porter, Andrew C; Garet, Michael S; Desimone, Laura M; Birman, Beatrice F | Copyright National Science Education Leadership Association Spring 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Results are presented that show specific management and implementation strategies, such as aligning standards and assessments with professional development activities, continuous improvement efforts, and coordination with other funding sources, lead to higher quality professional development, as characterized by six identified features of professional development.

Our country's current education reforms seek to foster high standards for teaching and learning for all children. Such stan...

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