MO SPDG Supports Collaborative Work
Throughout the five years of the grant, the Missouri SPDG will
develop training tools, structures, and processes that will
ensure high quality professional development statewide. We
understand
that
conventional
forms
of
professional
development (i.e., one-shot workshops and conferences) do
not provide the support needed to modify teaching practices.
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Effective professional development needs to be authentic and
ongoing.2 Furthermore, professional development should
address adult learning methods to ensure effectiveness
through levels of instruction (i.e., introduce, illustrate, practice,
SPDG Learning Packages
Statewide collaborative teams
developed “Learning Packages.” A
‘learning package’ is a focused
approach
to
professional
development content that:
a d dr e s se s a d u l t
principles and
le a rn i n g
upholds specific characteristics
of high quality professional
development, and focuses on
implementation
at
the
classroom level.
evaluate, reflect, and master).
Learning Pac