We are now well into the 21st century and as a nation are clamoring for change and opportunity. What does this mean for public school educators? As a group, are we moving rapidly into the future, or are our systems rooted in the past? Most importantly, what development opportunities do experienced and novice educators alike perceive as necessary to move our systems into a new era? If we really believe that our schools are vehicles that prepare students to live in a democracy, then our schools should reflect the democratic principles they espouse. While there is a growing body of literature promoting a new paradigm of differentiated professional development in which teachers’ voices shape learning opportunities, the reality is that much professional development continues in