Professional Learning Services
Professional learning specialists work collaboratively to develop comprehensive professional learning that is aligned to DoDEA's priorities and current initiatives. Professional learning incorporates activities to actively engage educators in research-informed actions and productive practices that are essential for participants achieving the learning outcomes. We are committed to providing workforce development opportunities to educators and world-class instruction to students.
The primary focus of our work is to increase job-embedded professional learning that increases the knowledge, skills, disposition, and practices throughout the day for every educator in order to improve student learning.
Examples of our work include the following:
- Professional learning support of CCRS in all content areas
- Professional learning support for DoDEA Headquarters-developed initiatives
- Development of Instructional leadership professional learning
- Facilitation of design teams, cross-functional teams, and the DoDEA annual leadership symposium
- Professional learning contract development and oversight
- Participation as state members of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) professional learning
Professional Learning Products
Please select the links below to view a few examples of our work.
Professional Learning Guidance
The purpose of this guidance is to provide a systemic approach to professional learning for all Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) educators (teachers, administrators, specialists and student support providers). DoDEA’s professional learning system encompasses five elements, which are the systemic definition for professional learning standards, expectations, planning process and a model for evaluation. The intent is that any provider of professional learning will adhere to this guidance.
Arc of Learning
Successful professional learning has the appearance of being effortlessly designed and delivered. The learning is appropriate for the audience, there is enough content and practice in the time allotted, participants are able to meet the objectives, and evaluations ensure that the learning provides the desired results. The Arc of Learning serves as an origin document for designers, functioning as a roadmap for development and a tool by which to monitor learning.
