Effective staff development provides adequate time during the work day for staff members to learn and work together to accomplish the school's mission and goals.
Time is our most precious resource.
We are each given the same 24 hours a day. How we use this gift impacts the results we get in schools. One of the most important decisions for a school team or district leadership regards allocating time to address its priorities and achieve district and school goals. School reform efforts have taught us that more time is needed for staff learning and collaborative work. Staff development days are grossly insufficient for the demands we face.