Professional Development
General Information
Natick Public Schools professional development program objective is to assist personnel in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to support personal growth with a focus on increasing performance for all of our students.
Natick Public Schools will support professional development opportunities which are designed to improve organizational effectiveness and are focused on student achievement. Professional development may occur on a district, building or personal level in several forms including courses, workshops, study groups and professional learning communities.
The district will provide in-service opportunities as well as in-house courses, workshops and study groups which focus on content and pedagogy. Teachers will also be encouraged to attend professional devleopment opportunities sponsored by: institutions with which the district partners, collaboratives or other identified organizations who offer high quality professional development which supports our goals. Educators will also be encouraged to participate in professional learning communities comprised of colleagues within the building or across the district.
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