JCPS Standards for
High Quality Professional Development

Data-driven:
Professional development sessions are focused on addressing needs indicated by an analysis of data, particularly data resulting from CATS.

Long-term and sustained:
Professional development builds on the strengths and skills of participants. It is sustained through coaching, mentoring, teamwork, and leadership.

Results-oriented:
The focus of all professional development is improving student’s achievement through improved instructional practice.

Job-embedded:
Professional learning is a seamless part of the school day. Teachers use the classroom for building professional knowledge and identifying areas in which they need to grow.

Collegial:
Colleagues learn from each other in formal professional development sessions as well as through conversations focused on improving student achievement.