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NSDC Standards Of Professional Development

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Professional development took on a new identity in 2010. The National Staff Development Council (NSDC) began focusing on “professional learning” and rebranded the idea of professional development. “Learning Forward”, as it is now referenced, embraces professional learning that increases the effectiveness of educators and grows all students (Learning Forward, 2011). A new focus on professional learning evolved into the creation of new standards, these new NSDC Standards now focus on educator effectiveness.

Administrators are not only responsible for supervising teachers but also accountable for helping teachers improve on their craft. Like professional development, supervision should also be differentiated. No two teaches are alike

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