Programs
Professional Development
The Professional Development Unit provides a comprehensive, focused,
ongoing and in-depth system of professional development for early
childhood teachers, teacher assistants, and administrators in order to
advance knowledge, skills, and attitudes about learning and teaching
young children.
A quality Professional Development program:
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is essential for ongoing program improvement.
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must be relevant and meaningful to the teachers, assistants, and the
population they serve.
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requires clear and focused long and short term goals.
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is ongoing, connected to overall goals and built upon prior learning.
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includes timely follow-up.
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involves collaboration with peers, other stakeholders, and early
childhood experts.
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respects the uniqueness of individuals and their settings.
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is based on theory and practice.
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encourages ongoing reflection and dialogue.
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encourages staff to be life long learners, thinkers, problem solvers
and researchers.
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provides exposure to internal and external ideas, information and
opportunities.
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includes administrative support, interest and involvement.
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