NSDC
As an affiliate of the National Staff Development Council (NSDC), the Florida Association of Staff Development enjoys a close relationship with professional development leaders from across the country.
The network of NSDC, affiliate leaders, and other advocates recently developed a clear definition of professional development to be included in ESEA, NCLB reauthorization. The new definition specifies that professional development means:
A comprehensive, sustained, and intensive approach to improving teachers' and principals' effectiveness in raising student achievement.
http://www.nsdc.org/standfor/definition.cfm
Learn more about the activities and resources provided by NSDC at
http://www.nsdc.org.