A Cost Framework for Professional Development.

Abstract

Tn the context of today's standards-based education reforms, where Athe goal is for students to achieve to high performance standards, effective professional development is critical. In order for students to learn more, teachers must change what and how they teach. Though typical professional development has had little impact on teacher practice or student performance1 effective professional development is considered by most a critical strategy for accomplishing today's ambitious student achievement goals.2 Research is beginning to link the key features of professional development programs that change teacher practice and in turn boost