Common core state standards and professional learning. Multiple sources include both quantitative and qualitative. Standards assessment inventory learning forward consulting. The standards make explicit that the purpose of professional learning is for educators to develop the knowledge, skills, practices, and dispositions they need to. Professional learning georgia department of education. Learning forward 2011 has helped clarify the role of professional learning in teacher development, but standards are just a. Learning forward, revised 2011 standards for professional learning. Professionals in school leadership positions are expected to exercise good professional judgment and to use these standards to. The definition is designed to be used in conjunction with the professional standards for teachers and school leaders and the standards for professional learning to maximize improvement efforts that. Everyone who funds, plans, facilitates, participates in, and advocates for effective professional learning should engage in reading and discussion of the standards. Schoolbased professional learning for implementing the common core.
The standards assessment inventory is your first step to igniting school improvement. Learning forwards summer institutes offer intensive learning that digs deeper into the topics that matter to you. Participants work on real problems to leave with tools, strategies, and skills that can be implemented the very second they get back to their school. Teacher professional development for moving learners forward. Learning forward 2011 standards for professional learning characteristics of quality professional learning questions to consider when planning learning communities how will we engage collaborative teams in professional learning. Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and. How will we ensure that professional learning aligns to our mission, vision, values, and goals. Through the standards for professional learning and a range of products and services, learning forward leads. Learning forward, with the contribution of 40 professional. Each component includes a unit of study that is intended to address the needs of participants at various levels of learning. Standards for professional learning increasing the effectiveness of professional learning is the leverage point with the greatest potential for strengthening and refining the daytoday performance of educators. The standards make explicit that the purpose of professional learning is for educators to develop the knowledge, skills, practices, and dispositions they need to help students perform. Learning forward is an association focused solely on the most critical lever in improving. Illinois state professional development provider requirements 1 of 5 revised.
The standards for professional learning describe the context, processes, and content for effective, highquality professional learning. Understanding learning forwards standards for professional learning is. By adapting and integrating learning forwards standards into ohios benchmarks, our state joins. According to learning forwards professional learning standards. Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students. Standards for professional learning learning forward dashboard. The standard for careerlong professional learning is not designed as a benchmark of teacher competence. If you have participated in an earlier survey please read through the following directions. K12 schools have a history of entrenched teacher isolation. The quality professional learning standards qpls identify characteristics of professional learning that are most likely to support educators in building individual and collective capacity to meet professional, school, and student performance expectations. During the updating process, the standards for professional learning developed by the international nonprofit education association learning forward served as a leading resource. Quality professional learning standards professional. Learning forward members learn how to leverage professional learning to ensure every student has an equal opportunity to learn at high levels. These standards set clear expectations for professional learning at the state.
Nevadas nine standards for professional development are to be incorporated in the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional devel. The sai helps you assess the impact of professional learning in your system. The west virginia board of education definition of and. Quick reference guide ohio standards for professional.
At that same time, the wvbe adopted the learning forward standards for professional learning,1 which. Learning forward formerly national staff development council, with the contribution of 40 professional associations and education organizations, including nea. By learning forward standards for professional learning learning forward on. Standards for professional learning standards for professional learning is the third iteration of standards outlining the characteristics of professional learning that lead to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results. This edition, drawn from research and based on evidencebased practice, describes. Through practitioner videos, readings and research on the standards and how to successfully implement them, opportunities to reflect on the impact of your. Standards for professional learning, facilitators guide. Standards for professional learning, identified student and. The book standards for professional learning learning forward, 2011 offers a more comprehensive list. Learning forward pa has been advocating for standardsbased professional learning since 2010. Learning forward is an association focused solely on the most critical lever in improving schools building the knowledge and skills of educators. Learn more about the definition through several resources listed belo w. Professional development definition and professional. Therefore the missouri leader standards employ a developmental sequence to define a professional continuum that illustrates how a leaders knowledge and skills mature and strengthen throughout their career.
The ohio standards for professional development take a systems perspective. We have shared the standards for professional learning with leaders at the pa dept. Learning forward is the only association focused solely on the most critical lever in improving schools building the knowledge and skills of educators. Standards for professional learning learning communities. Professional learning may look like professional reading, data teams, curriculum planning, collaborative inquiry, and so on. Professional learning is the means by which teachers, administrators, and other staff acquire, enhance, and refine the knowledge, skills, practices, and dispositions necessary to create and s upport high levels of learning for all students. Jacqueline kennedy associate director of strategic initiatives learning forward chris bryan senior. Standards for professional learning essential questions reflections participants will be able to answer the following questions at the end of the training.
The book standards for professional learning learning forward, 2011. Standard for careerlong professional learning dec 2012 5 purpose the standard for full registration is, and will continue to be, the baseline standard of professional competence which applies to teachers throughout their careers. This selfpaced course is a deep exploration of the standards and what they look like in action. Provide evidence to isbe that professional development activities align to the standards for professional learning 2011 promulgated by learning forward, 504 south locust.
How can the standards improve the quality and effectiveness of professional. A workbook for states, districts, and schools 152 xxx mfbsojohgpsxbse psh t resources professional learning is key to successful implementation of common core state standards and forthcoming assessments for increased student achievement. By learning forward standards for professional learning. Standards for professional learning is the third iteration of standards outlining the characteristics of professional learning that lead to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results. Leveraging video for learning from the oneroom schoolhouses of the past to contemporary classrooms carved up by grade and subject area, u. Professional learning includes sustained experiences that lead to the development of knowledge, skills, practices, and dispositions educators need to help students perform at higher levels and achieve college and career readiness. Standards for professional learning quick reference guide. Standards for professional learning outline the characteristics of professional learning that leads to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results. They define the work of teachers and make explicit the elements of highquality, effective teaching in 21st century schools that will improve. Examine the standards for professional learning, and determine how to use them to improve the quality and results of professional learning. Sociologist dan lortie once described the teaching profession as an egg crate ecosystem, in which classrooms, with a single teacher and set. Data from multiple sources enrich decisions about professional learning that leads to increased results for every student. Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students uses a variety of sources and types of student, educator, and system data to plan, assess, and evaluate professional learning. Learning forward supports districts in developing cultures of learning and implementing plcs with fidelity.
If you have not participated in an earlier sai survey offered by your school or district please register here. Learning forward, with the contribution of 40 professional associations and education organizations, developed the. Effective professional learning communities engage teams in a cycle of continuous improvement, promote collective responsibility for student learning, and support alignment of individual, team, school, and school system goals. They will engage in problemsolving coaching conversation with a partner for the purpose of identifying actions to take to address a current challenge related to implementation of the standards. In developing this version, learning forward and its partners examined the latest research and practice in professional learning to create a template for professional learning. In may of 2015, learning forward administered the standards assessment inventory sai to educators across all school. We encourage our members to record at least 20 credits annually to stay current with changing practices and evolving industry demands. This online course guides learners through an indepth look at the standards for professional learning. Standards for professional learning outline the characteristics of professional learning that leads to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and. Standards for professional learning learning forward, 2011 is the third iteration of standards outlining the characteristics of professional learning that lead to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results learning forward formerly national staff development council, with the contribution of 40 professional associations and education organizations. Professional learning standards successful professional learning increases educator effectiveness and results for all students.
Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students occurs within learning communities committed to continuous improvement, collective responsibility, and goal alignment. Australian professional standards for teachers, aitsl 3 purpose of the standards the australian professional standards for teachers are a public statement of what constitutes teacher quality. Apply the attributes of standardsbased professional learning. Working with our allies and advocates, we created this formal definition of professional development for use in the reauthorized version of nclb. Learning forward pennsylvania is eager to support your professional learning efforts by providing some resources to help you make the shift as you determine the best way to create equitable learning opportunities for your students. Questions for consideration aligned to the learning. Now, more than ever, providing educators with high quality, standardsbased professional learning is crucial. Vision, mission, and beliefs become a member today. Learning forward fundamentals of professional learning. In this sense, common characteristics of effective professional. Educators around the world use learning forward s standards for professional learning.
Review one way to reach a professional learning goal. Standards for professional learning is the third iteration of standards outlining the characteristics of professional learning that lead to effective teaching practices. Facilitator guide standards for professional learning 4 t he facilitator guide is organized into nine units based on the framework below. Professional learning communities learning forward.
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