Teachers are mindful of their principal objectives Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. Teachers are continually making difficult choices that test their judgement. Teachers seek advice of others and draw on education research and scholarship to improve their practice. Teachers are members of learning communities Teachers contribute to school effectiveness by collaborating with other professionals. Teachers work collaboratively with parents.
Teachers take advantage of community resources.
Collaboration across the profession of educators, including teacher, school administrators, and higher education faculty, with each group bringing unique expertise to the development process. Continuity to promote career-long learning and professional growth. Rigor to ensure programs and activities that are securely grounded in research and exemplary professional practice. Assessment to ascertain the extent to which planned programs and activities enhance professional performance and serve agreed upon education goals. The task force invisions the profession as a community of learners who draw from each other's knowledge and perspective to strengthen individual capacities, promote student achievement, and improve schools.