| This page shows an outline the phases and steps for professional learning as delineated in "An Introduction to the New Jersey Professional Development Initiative for School Leaders: A Guide to Getting Started" (a PDF file). | |||
| Activities for the Three Phases of the Professional Learning Process | |||
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Contemplation | ||
| Phase I Overview | |||
| STEP ONE: Getting Focused: Assessing your Professional Development Needs, Readiness, and Commitment | |||
| STEP TWO: Assessing District/School/Department Needs: Linking Professional Development to Improvement Goals | |||
| STEP THREE: Developing Your Professional Growth Plan | |||
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Collaboration | ||
| Phase II Overview | |||
| STEP FOUR: Consulting With Your Superintendent or designee (For those in positions requiring principal or supervisor certification) | |||
| STEP FIVE: Select Your Peer Review Committee | |||
| STEP SIX: Convene and Structure Your Peer Review Committee | |||
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Implementation | ||
| Phase III Overview | |||
| STEP SEVEN: Collecting and Organizing Evidence of Professional Growth Plan Completion |
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| STEP EIGHT: Presenting Evidence of Professional Growth | |||
| STEP NINE: Preparing For Your Next Professional Development Cycle | |||
