Professional Development

Overview

Professional development is defined as the adult learning experiences which improve educators’ knowledge and skills, enabling them to work more effectively with students to improve their achievement. 

Professional development in the Public Schools of Brookline is characterized by the following key elements, all supported by research:

A focus on student learning needs as informed by classroom, school and system data

Improvement of educational practice through self assessment and feedback on authentic educator and student work

Collaborative relationships and processes that provide opportunities to engage in joint work and to tap the collective knowledge of the group

Reflective dialogue that offers individuals a challenge to their thinking as well as new perspectives on their practice and beliefs

A commitment to on-going work, implementing new learning, and documenting educator and student growth

Professional Development Master Plan

Professional Development Master Plan

Information for Teachers

Professional Development Overview - This provides general information, from a definition of professional development to an explanation of PDPs.

Professional Development Fact Sheet - Similar to the overview, this is a on-page version that answers the most basic questions.

PDP Checklist- This quick list will help you to determine if an activity can earn PDPs.

Appendix A - Professional Devlopment Overview
Use this form to plan your year-long professional development activities, and to review those plans with your supervisor.

Appendix B - Documenting an Educator Designed Activity
Use this form to document your Educator Designed professional learning.

Appendix C - Individual Professional Development Plan for Brookline Educators
Use this form to keep track of your professional development approvals for the State Department of Education.
The Individual Professional Development Plan for Brookline Educators is also on line on the PD registration site - log in and go to Settings and then to IPDP.

Appendix D - Record of Professional Development Activities for Primary Area
Use this form to track your professional development for the State Department of Education.

Link to Public Schools of Brookline Professional Development Website