Key Characteristic 4:

Growth in Learning

STANDARD # 29

Understanding learners’ needs and interests drives the design, delivery,
application, and evaluation of professional learning.

Elements

Professional learning is learner-
centered, designed around the

principles that professional staff
members need opportunities to focus
on improving pedagogical skills and
knowledge to better address learners’
needs and interests.
A documented process to select,
deliver, implement, and evaluate
professional learning is being
implemented.

Sample evidence

• Professional development plan
that includes a needs assessment,
delivery methods, and an analysis
of overall effectiveness
• Analyses by leaders and
professional staff regarding the
effectiveness of professional
development programs to improve
professional practice
• Professional development that is
aligned to learner performance
data