U.S. Department of Education

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The National Awards Program for Model Professional Development
(February 1998)

Background:

The National Awards Program for Model Professional Development began in 1996 to highlight and recognize schools and school districts with exemplary professional development programs. The program identifies a variety of comprehensive models of pre-K-12 professional development that exemplify the Department's Mission and Principles of Professional Development. Consistent with the Mission and Principles, these models are broadly focused: they have professional growth as an integral part of school culture, address the needs of ALL students, and promote professional development practices that ensure equity by being free of bias and accessible to all educators. Recognition under the awards program is based on how well applicants demonstrate that their professional development programs result in increased student outcomes.

Abstracts of 1996-1997 National Awards Program Winners:

Contact Information:
Director Sharon Horn
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
(202) 219-2203
fax: (202) 219-2198
sharon_horn@ed.gov


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