Establish a system of individualized staff appraisal to personalize efforts at each teacher s level of professional development. Use a train the trainer model in which those who are trained are expected to train others in the school. There may be disorganized, competing staff development opportunities, leaving personnel in a quandary about what they do. Coordination and collaborative planning can eliminate many of these problems. Promote a schoolwide approach and climate in which training serves the needs of all programs.
Some districts provide little support for teachers and support staff to get continuing education.
In some districts, teachers may not be able to take time off for staff development. This staff member took over a class or combined classes to teach the lesson. Base salary schedules not only on longevity, but also on continuing coursework from an accredited institution. Professional development is usually focused on classroom teachers. Many of the situations that lead to substance abuse and violence occur outside the classroom in the hallways, on the buses, on the playground.