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Connecting High Quality Professional Development and Educator Evaluation

Lessons from Massachusetts Districts: Presentation at 2014 Educator Evaluation Convening

FAQs: Elaborating on the Work Done in Chelmsford Public Schools and Southeastern Regional Vocational School District

Answers to the FAQs were based on interviews with the district professional development leaders from Chelmsford Public Schools and Southeastern Regional Vocational School District.

How do you use the Massachusetts Standards for Professional Development in your district?

How do you connect educator evaluation with professional development in your district?

What factors enable your school's success in making these connections?

How is your Professional Development Committee structured and what does it do?

Which data system(s) do you use to manage professional development data?

How much dedicated time do teachers have to engage in high-quality professional development?

What funding streams support professional development in your district?

In both the Chelmsford Public Schools and Southeastern Regional Vocational School District:
  • All Title II Part A funds are directed toward professional development activities rather than reserving some for class-size reduction.
  • Funds for professional development are often included as part of other federal- and state-funded programs (such as Race to the Top, Title I). There are dedicated district lines for professional development

Last Updated: June 5, 2020

 
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