60 likes | 178 Views
The Kansas Transformational Professional Learning (TPL) initiative strives to enhance educator effectiveness and student outcomes by clarifying the vision of professional learning. Led by experts including Lynn Bechtel and Jill Lachenmayr, this initiative promotes the understanding and application of Professional Learning Standards. Key highlights include insights from Stephanie Hirsh on effective professional learning, alongside free resources to support schools and districts in their development efforts. Join us in evolving education through informed professional development strategies.
E N D
Transforming Professional Learning Lynn Bechtel, Education Program Consultant, Teacher Licensure and Accreditation, KSDE Jill Lachenmayr, Assistant Superintendent for Academic Affairs, Andover Unified School District 385 Jeannette Nobo, Assistant Director, Career Standards and Assessment Services, KSDE
Kansas TPL II Goals • Increase educator effectiveness and results for all students by…. • Clarifying the vision, definition and purpose of professional learning • Create awareness of the Professional Learning Standards • Create a system for effectively evaluating professional learning and using those results for planning
Kansas TPL II Highlights • Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director of Learning Forward, spoke to the KS BOE on April 8 regarding the importance of effective professional learning. She will return to Kansas again in June. • Awareness of Professional Learning Standards • Free resources for schools and districts