Professional Development for North Reading Educators
Each year educators in North Reading spend a great deal of time and effort continuously improving themselves professionally. Goals are developed at the district, school, and educator level that lead to the exploration of a great many topics relevant to those working in our schools. Many professionals enroll in graduate courses and attend conferences where the latest trends and best practices are explored. There are professional development days sponsored by the district, opportunities for educators to attend presentations and workshops, as well as online opportunities for extended learning. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has developed standards for High Quality Professional Development (HQPD) that North Reading looks to follow: The ten standards that make up the Massachusetts Standards for Professional Development: HQPD has clear goals and objectives relevant to desired student outcomes. HQPD aligns with state, district, schoo...