Observation and modeling are powerful learning tools. Learning must be placed in the meaningful, relevant context of our experience. There are diverse ways to learn. We need to feel psychologically safe when we learn. Practitioners have freedom to choose what and how they will learn based on issues that are meaningful for their practice.
Staff development is an ongoing process.
Practitioners represent the center of a staff development system with opportunities being accessible to all. People and services are interconnected. A network of services exists which has the effect of linking practitioners with one another. There are incentives in place for practitioners to involve themselves in staff development activities. A variety of learning options are afforded through the system.