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New Jersey Professional Development Initiative for School Leaders
This page shows an outline the phases and steps for professional learning as delineated in "An Introduction to the New Jersey Professional Development Initiative for School Leaders: A Guide to Getting Started" (a PDF file).
Activities for the Three Phases of the Professional Learning Process
Contemplation
  Phase
    STEP ONE: Getting Focused: Assessing your Professional Development Needs, Readiness, and Commitment
    STEP TWO: Assessing District/School/Department Needs: Linking Professional Development to Improvement Goals
    STEP THREE: Developing Your Professional Growth Plan
Collaboration
  Phase II
    STEP FOUR: Consulting With Your Superintendent or designee (For those in positions requiring principal or supervisor certification)
    STEP FIVE: Select Your Peer Review Committee
    STEP SIX: Convene and Structure Your Peer Review Committee
Implementation
  Phase III
    STEP SEVEN: Collecting and Organizing Evidence of Professional Growth
Plan Completion
      STEP EIGHT: Presenting Evidence of Professional Growth
      STEP NINE: Preparing For Your Next Professional Development Cycle