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=In the "perfect world" what type of coaching / pro-d is most effective and realistic? What needs to be done to make this happen?=


 * Peer Coaching is most effective and realistic
 * it's most accessible
 * needs:
 * administrative and colleague support
 * lab time
 * pro-d that is integrated
 * continuity of pro-d
 * accountability
 * funding for release time and collaboration
 * available working resources
 * participants need to be willing, interested, intrinsically motivated
 * cannot be top-down or mandated
 * CTAP - Commitment to Action Plan - do classes then get a financial credit to be put towards further Pro-D
 * Collaborative Time - Meant to carry a topic through for a year or portion of a year

We have provincial bargaining, why are the funding rules for professional development different in each District?

 * different local bargaining issues
 * different priorities and needs
 * distance affects cost of conference (ie: Cranbrook v. Vancouver) - travel, accommodations, etc
 * Professional development has been a local issue for the past number of years - it is trying to be put back at the Provincial table so the government can mandate Pro-D based on Ministry goals and expectation - teacher autonomy would be lost if we don't buy in