ATPE supports quality professional development programs for all school district personnel. Programs should meet the standards in the Professional Development Imperative (PDI), be offered at no cost, and be made easily accessible.
ATPE recommends that school districts/the state:
Require site-based decision-making (SBDM) committees to determine how staff development days are used in accordance with campus needs.
Offer comprehensive staff development in areas including but not limited to special education, school law, technology, gifted/talented education, crisis management, discipline, school safety and cultural awareness.
Accept and approve all State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)-approved professional development for credit by all school districts.
Foster the development of interactive professional development learning communities.