Handbook of Professional Development in Education: Successful Models and Practices, PreK-12

This comprehensive handbook synthesizes the best current knowledge on teacher professional development (PD) and addresses practical issues in implementation. Leading authorities describe innovative practices that are being used in schools, emphasizing the value of PD that is instructive, reflective, active, collaborative, and substantive. Strategies for creating, measuring, and sustaining successful programs are presented. The book explores the relationship of PD to adult learning theory, school leadership, district and state policy, the growth of professional learning communities, and the Common Core State Standards. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions. The appendix provides eight illuminating case studies of PD initiatives in diverse schools.\nHandbook of Professional Development in Education: Successful Models and Practices, PreK-12 is written by Martin and published by The Guilford Press. ISBNs for Handbook of Professional Development in Education are 9781462515271, 1462515274 and the print ISBNs are 9781462524976, 1462524974. Additional ISBNs include 9781462515219, 9781306640534, 9781462515264, 9781462515295.