jducoeur

This poll doesn't really reflect how I do PD (eduspeak for professional development). I regularly (weekly) spend a couple hours reading professional journals and other resources (print and on-line). Yearly, I participate in departmental, school-based, and district-wide PD (working out to 4-5 hours a month), but I also attend workshops, take related courses, go to conferences, etc. several times a year (probably 12-15 days per year). I also run trainings for others, mentor new teachers, and supervise student teachers (all of which require me to stay current with the field). As a Massachusetts licensed educator I have to do PD to earn a certain number of PDPs (professional development points) per 5-year period to retain my licensure.