Professional Development Models

Texas Professional Development Models

• Technology Professional Development and Implementation model of SBCISD
  Model from San Benito Community ISD.
• Professional Development Options: One Size Doesn't Fit All
  Discussion of the professional development models offered by the Harris County Department of Education.
• A Professional Development Model that Works!
  Two-phase technology staff development program in use in Mt. Pleasant ISD.

Technology Professional Development Models

• TEAMS Distance Learning Professional Development Model
  Professional development model based on CBAM Levels of Use; Compares existing professional development model with current one developed for distance learning.
• A Six-Phase Tentative Model for Professional Development in Telelearning
  Model of professional development which gives more power to students and pedagogues making use of electronic equipment to inform, communicate, and collaborate.
• A Model for the Professional Development of Teachers in Design and Technology
  Professional development model for technology education.
• Professional Development in a Technological Age: New Definitions, Old Challenges, New Resources
  Sections include principles for success, supports required, approaches, how technology supports professional development, and two case studies.
• Teaching the Teachers
  Discussion on what works in professional development and a model used in two Illinois school districts.

General Professional Development Models

• Staff Development Models
  Short description of successful models with contact people.
• NCREL Professional Development Model
  Discusses five dimensions of professional development: building a knowledge base, observing models and cases, reflecting on practice, changing practice, gaining, and sharing experience (available in PDF and HTML).
• Comprehensive School Reform Professional Development Model
  Extensive guidelines and procedures for sucessful implementation and scaling up of professional development for whole-school reforms.
• Professional Development Imperative: Continuum for Quality Professional Development
  Indicators on several facets of PD; Includes results-driven learning, student-centered learning, flexible groups, and collaboration.
• The WyTRIAD Professional Development Model
  The Wyoming Triad is a structured and systemic professional development process based on a constructivist philosophy.
• Strengthen the Model, Nurture the Profession
  Professional development model based on integrating training into the school day, encouraging networking with other teachers, and creating classroom-based and teacher-directed instruction.