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A 4 s teachers, we engage in a myriad of professional development activities which give us opportunities to trade ideas, share our students’ struggles and build a support system. Through the engagement of different forms of professional development, we can satisfy our own passion for learning, while also gathering fresh fruits of knowledge to bring back to our students. Since effective professional development is a long-term process that intends to stimulate the development and evolution of the teacher, it is important that we be familiar with and engage in the different forms of professional development available. In this way, we can continue to boost our confidence and get back to our classrooms with new ideas and renewed energy for diverse and high-needs educational settings.