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To improve outcomes for all learners, Standards for Professional Learning must be addressed as a cohesive system. Schools, districts, states, provinces, ministries, and external partners must consider, implement, and support multiple components of professional learning in an aligned and collaborative effort. When a standard is absent, the system becomes imbalanced and specific challenges may present themselves as a result.
This tool illuminates common educational and professional learning challenges and corresponding standards that need to be addressed to achieve improved outcomes.
Hover your mouse over the graphic below to see what barriers to success may arise when a standard is missing or inadequately implemented. Follow the links to read more about how implementing each standard at a deeper level improves outcomes.
Without the Culture of Collaborative Inquiry standard, schools may see these challenges:
- Pockets of excellence in teaching and learning
- Students falling through the cracks
- Ineffective use of collaborative learning time
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- Shared culture of excellence
- Collective responsibility for all learners
- Culture of continuous improvement
Learn more about the Culture of Collaborative Inquiry standard here.
Without the Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction standard, schools may see these challenges:
- Lack of instructional rigor and relevance in learning
- Student learning data doesn't inform instruction
- Misaligned or ineffective instructional practices
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- Students learn at grade level and beyond
- Instruction is informed by student data
Learn more about the Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction standard here.
Without the Equity Practices standard, schools may see these challenges:
- Low expectations
- Lack of relevant instruction for each student
- Disengaged or disenfranchised students and families
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- Students know they are respected and valued
- Students and families are included and engaged
Without the Equity Drivers standard, schools may see these challenges:
- Inequitable access to professional learning
- Disengaged or disenfranchised educators
- Lack of diverse perspectives in discussions
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- Each learner is appropriately supported
- Multiple and varied perspectives are recognized and honored
- High-quality learning opportunities for all
Without the Equity Foundations standard, schools may see these challenges:
- Inequitable access and opportunity for learning
- Low or inconsistent expectations
- Distrust and division among staff
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- High expectations for each learner
- Shared commitment to successful outcomes for each learner
Without the Evidence standard, schools may see these challenges:
- Uninformed decision-making
- Irrelevant professional learning
- Professional learning without impact
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- Informed decision-making
- Relevance and focus in professional learning
- Professional learning has positive impact
Without the Resources standard, schools may see these challenges:
- Gaps in support and access to learning
- Misalignment between goals and outcomes
- No return on investment
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- Sustained support for professional learning
- Protected time for collaborative learning
- Awareness of impact of resources
Without the Learning Designs standard, schools may see these challenges:
- Misaligned professional learning goals
- Lack of educator engagement
- One-size-fits-all professional learning
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- Professional learning is aligned to student and educator needs
- Sustained growth of knowledge, skills, practices, and beliefs
Without the Leadership standard, schools may see these challenges:
- No shared commitment to professional learning
- Disjointed professional learning efforts
- Lack of understanding about why professional learning matters
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- Clear vision for professional learning
- Aligned efforts and priorities
Without the Implementation standard, schools may see these challenges:
- Resistance to change
- Short-term improvement
- No sustained change
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- Educators are actively engaged in and committed to change efforts and continuous growth
- Improvements are sustained over time
Without the Professional Expertise standard, schools may see these challenges:
- Stagnant or ineffective educator practices
- Instructional practice not informed by student content standards or educator performance standards
- Reduced educator proficiency, advancement, and retention
Included standard leads to these improved outcomes...
- Students experience research-based instruction
- Highly proficient educators at all levels
- Educators are motivated and committed to the profession
