How to Use the Mayerson Academy Professional Development Framework
Teachers and Administrators:
The domains of the Mayerson Academy’s Professional Development Framework and the Course Level Guide serve as resources for use in developing an individual pathway of professional learning:
- Review the Framework to determine areas of strengths and needs in a specific domain
- At the end of each domain, review the course offerings
- Refer to the Course Level Guide to determine appropriate level
- Go to MyPD to review detailed descriptions and register for selected course(s)
Course Level Guide
Level One
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Participants in courses at this level will…
Examine beliefs, establish a base of knowledge, and begin to develop a repertoire of effective strategies |
Level Two |
Participants in courses at this level will…
Develop context and understanding of beliefs, deepen knowledge, and foster application of an evidence-based repertoire of strategies for effective teaching. |
Level Three |
Participants in courses at this level will…
practice and reflect on responsive teaching*, refine and use evidence-based repertoire of strategies, and practice and engage in collegial support and monitoring of the learning. |
Level Four |
Participants in courses at this level will…
practice and reflect on responsive leadership*, establish perspective for teacher leadership role, review and master practical use of implementation models, and expand in-depth knowledge of content needed to facilitate and lead professional development initiatives. |
Courses at levels two, three, or four include elements from previous levels.
*Responsive teaching/leadership refers to a teaching/leadership style that is receptive, open, approachable, quick to respond, alert and reactive to immediate need.
Professional Development Providers/Facilitators:
- Review the appropriate domain section of the Professional Development Framework with specific emphasis on applicable standards
- Obtain information about participants’ experience and knowledge of the topic
- Refer to the Course Level Guide to determine the applicable level for the course
- Determine the desired outcomes of the course
- Design a set of evidence-based activities, assignments, and materials that lead participants in their learning.
- Plan ways to check progress of participants in an ongoing manner
Go to Mayerson Academy Professional Development Framework: Teachers Home |
