Empowering Teachers: A Professional and Collaborative Approach

Research shows that professional development changes practice when it is consistent, relevant and sustainable. This paper examines approaches such as technology coaches, curriculum cadres, and collaborative school reform teams that have proven to effectively change teacher behavior and increasing student achievement.

THE Journal November 2008 - Can Technology Drive Change in Professional Development? - The report highlights SETDA's "Empowering Teachers: A Professional and Collaborative Approach" (part of SETDA's ongoing Class of 2020: Action Plan for Education series).

November 7, 2008 SETDA Releases Fourth Report in Class of 2020: Action Plan for Education Series:  Empowering Teachers: A Professional and Collaborative Approach