Staff Development for Teachers: A Study of Configurations and Costs in Four Districts Summary Report

By Barbara Miller; Brian Lord; Judith Dorney

Teachers' professional development is a key feature of wider reforms in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This report includes four case studies of district staff development programs and activities and an analysis of findings in four parts: Configuration of Programs, Nature of Staff Development Work, and Estimated Costs for Staff Development. The authors use the results of this study and other recent research to outline new directions in teachers' professional development and to offer recommendations for supporting teachers as learners.

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Published by: Education Development Center, Inc.

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