Different Approaches to ProvidingProfessional Development
NPEA Conference
April 19, 2012
Agenda
Introductions The Challenges Different Models Your Own Successes
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin
Introductions
Yully Cha Executive VP of Programs, The Steppingstone Foundation, Boston, MA
Gordon Gottlieb
HR Consultant, TDC, Boston, MA
Scott Knox COO, Edward Brooke Charter School, Roslindale, MA
Jessica Banks National Training Specialist, BELL, Dorchester, MA
Eddie Mensah Program Director, Steppingstone Scholars Inc, Philadelphia, PA
Defining Our Terms
Professional Development (PD) Skills and/or knowledge needed for personal
growth and career enhancement
Figuring out 1) what you want to be when you grow up, and 2) how to get there
Examples of PD
Continuing education Observation Paired/small group learning Professional associations Research Skill-building Training
The Challenges of PD
Defining PD broadly Limits on human, financial resources Linking PD to organizational goals,
individual workplans PD for new staff, veteran staff Operationalizing, evaluating PD
Different Models of PD: Panel
1. Consultancy Protocol: Scott
2. Customized in-house trainings: Yully
3. Blended learning with online features: Jess
4. Matching with an external partner: Eddie
Consultancy Protocol
Blended Learning Model
Collaborating with corporate world
Your Own PD Successes
Break out into groups Discuss one example of successful PD Discuss how you measured success Identify aspects to be replicated elsewhere Identify 2-3 best practices to share with
others
10 minutes
THANK YOU!
“Stay hungry, stay foolish.”
Steve Jobs
