Parents thought teachers graded papers on those days off during the year. District officials set the record straight on professional development.
What's your child's teacher up to on those days marked for "professional development" on the school calendar?
Across the board, parents we polled had the same answer: grading papers and completing lesson plans.
Not even close, district officials say.
Professional development means training, education and advanced professional learning intended to help teachers, administrators and other educators improve their professional knowledge, competence, skill and effectiveness. All districts in New York must file their professional development plan with the state Education Department for certification.
English as a New Language teachers Mary Ann Daugherty (of Vestal Hills Elementary) and Hilary Loyd (of African Road Elementary) play The Brain Architecture Game after attending a presentation on "Nature and Nurture: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Brain Architecture and Resiliency." In the game, they worked together to build a brain from pipe steams and plastic tubing. (Photo: Provided photo).
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