Professional development capacity is a term used to describe ongoing, engaging, meaningful, evidence-based learning experiences that support such individual and school growth.
Understanding how to increase the quality and outcomes of professional learning and building capacity to reach colleagues through evidence-based professional development is necessary to help with individual and school growth.
Part 1
Administer the “Needs Assessment Survey” created in EDU-586 to 10-15 colleagues via an electronic survey platform. The data from this survey will be the basis of your Topic 2 assignment. Include the link to the survey at the end of your narrative.
Part 2
In a 500-750 word narrative, explain the importance of building professional development capacity.
Your narrative should include:
- What is the purpose and importance of building capacity within your school for job–embedded professional development ?
- What experiences have you had with job-embedded professional development within your school?
- How does professional development support school improvement, district improvement, and change within your organization?
- What models or strategies could you use to build professional development capacity and job-embedded professional development into your school ?
Support your narrative with 1-2 scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide