MCPS Professional Development in the News
Schools Bring Professional Development In-House
(article featured on the Education World website)
"More districts are getting away from generic professional development---the 'spray and pray' approach-in favor of their own professional development programs targeted to their needs and presented by their staff."
Read more about school-based professional development programs from Montgomery County Public Schools (MD), San Diego City Schools, and Broad Street High School in Shelby, Mississippi.
"Schools Bring Professional Development In-House" Education World, 8/23/05
Coaching Teachers to Success
(article featured on the Education World website)
"Staff development teachers in the Montgomery County ( Maryland) Public Schools are coaches, mentors, and on-site resources for classroom teachers. Many bring years of teaching experience and a desire to help their peers do the job."
Read more about how MCPS Staff Development Teachers, Joan Mory and Tom Gillard, support teachers for the benefit of students.
"Coaching Teachers to Success" Education World, 8/23/05