School Improvement in Maryland

Professional Development

Coleen Seremet

“The rubber will really meet the road when we are able to ensure that every teacher has the knowledge and skills they need to deliver an exemplary curriculum to meet the various needs of all of the students in every school around the state.”
—Colleen Seremet

Professional Development Standards

Maryland's Teacher Professional Development Standards are intended to guide efforts to improve professional development for all teachers.

High-Quality Professional Development Survey and Report

The Council's report, Helping Teachers Help Students: High-Quality Professional Development has been released by the MSDE. The report is part of a comprehensive initiative to improve the quality of teacher professional development in Maryland.

Maryland Survey of Teacher Participation in High-Quality Professional Development 2003-2004

Maryland Teacher Professional Development Planning Guide

Maryland Teacher Professional Development Evaluation Guide

Professional Development Planning Form

Professional Development Checklist

Maryland Technology Standards for School Administrators

These standards have been designed to support school-based administrators as they work to use technology effectively in all aspects of the administration of their schools.

The Pursuit of Excellence in Teacher Professional Development

April 2008

Helping Teachers Help All Students

The Imperative for High-Quality Professional Development

December 2004

Responding to the Imperative for High-Quality Professional Development

January 2006

Professional Development Advisory Council Meeting Summaries