Connecting High Quality Professional Development and Educator Evaluation

Lessons from Massachusetts Districts: Presentation at 2014 Educator Evaluation Convening

FAQs: Elaborating on the Work Done in Chelmsford Public Schools and Southeastern Regional Vocational School District

Answers to the FAQs were based on interviews with the district professional development leaders from Chelmsford Public Schools and Southeastern Regional Vocational School District.

How do you use the Massachusetts Standards for Professional Development in your district?

How do you connect educator evaluation with professional development in your district?

What factors enable your school's success in making these connections?

How is your Professional Development Committee structured and what does it do?

Which data system(s) do you use to manage professional development data?

How much dedicated time do teachers have to engage in high-quality professional development?

Chelmsford Public Schools:

• Teachers have one full day of professional development per year, plus seven early-release days scheduled for professional development for Grade K–4 teachers and six early-release days for Grade 5–12 teachers.
• All teachers have at least one preparation period every day.

Southeastern Regional Vocational School District:

• Teachers have two full days of professional development per year, plus five early-release days.
• Academic and vocational teachers have a 45-minute administrative period each day, which can be used for professional learning communities or other professional development.

What funding streams support professional development in your district?

Last Updated: June 5, 2020