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DALLAS—July 10, 2010—The National Staff Development Council received a $250,000 grant from MetLife Foundation to initiate the revision of NSDC’s Standards for Staff Development. First published in 1995 and revised in 2001, the standards represent the collaborative work of NSDC and 17 other professional associations. Based on research, the standards define […]

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  During more than a decade leading Atlanta (Ga.) Public Schools, Superintendent Beverly Hall has sustained a focus on moving district leaders’ attention to teaching and learning. As a result, the organization of the district’s central office has undergone a transformation, and all educators work towards the strategic goals of […]

School improvement that makes schools better places for all kids to learn and succeed is the goal of urban, suburban, and rural school districts. Many stakeholders share this goal — school boards, principals, parents, teachers, agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, educator unions and associations, university schools of […]

The board of NSDC’s foundation is proud to award the following grants and scholarships to outstanding NSDC members who work diligently each day to live NSDC’s purpose. The award categories and recipients for 2010 are: Lynne Chidley Scholarships The Lynne Chidley Scholarships provide funding to support participation in the NSDC […]

This activity enables a team to develop a set of operating norms or ground rules. preparation: Before the meeting, write the list of norms at the right on a sheet of chart paper and post on the meeting room wall. In addition, refer to the handout on p. 59 and […]

Bill Would Overhaul Definition of Professional Development to Ensure Focus on Continuous Improvement DALLAS—May 11, 2010—The National Staff Development Council (NSDC), the nation's largest organization dedicated solely to improving our schools through quality and continuous professional learning applauds the introduction of a bill that would modernize and strengthen professional development […]

Meet instructional coach David Holden. He has found that establishing parameters for a coaching initiative with school administrators is a critical first step to success.