Assumptions About Collective Bargaining, Policies, and Memoranda of Understanding/Agreement
Learning Forward recently released Advancing High-QualityProfessional Learning Through Collective Bargaining and State Policy. Developed in partnership with the National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, and Council of Chief State School Officers, the report explores how states and districts can support high-quality professional learning while calling for more collaboration and a common set of standards for developing policy.Use this survey to collect perceptions about various forms of policies as they relate to professional development. Follow up with group dialogue, and use the report to inform team members’ understandings and perspectives. The report is available online at www.learningforward.org/news/advancinghighqualityprofessionallearning.pdf
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