School Improvement in Maryland

Professional Development

Colleen Seremet, Assistant Superintendent of the Division of Instruction discusses Professional Development
What role does professional development play?

Coleen Seremet

“The rubber will really meet the road when we are able to ensure that every teacher has the knowledge and skills they need to deliver an exemplary curriculum to meet the various needs of all of the students in every school around the state.”
—Colleen Seremet

Professional Development Standards

Maryland's Teacher Professional Development Standards are intended to guide efforts to improve professional development for all teachers.

High-Quality Professional Development Survey and Report

The Council's report, Helping Teachers Help Students: High-Quality Professional Development has been released by the MSDE. The report is part of a comprehensive initiative to improve the quality of teacher professional development in Maryland.

Maryland Survey of Teacher Participation in High-Quality Professional Development 2003-2004

Maryland Teacher Professional Development Planning Guide

Professional Development Planning Form

Professional Development Checklist