Professional development is a key component of remaining abreast to the current information and practices within the field of education. The investment into oneself provides a teacher with the ability to implement new knowledge within the classroom through innovate and fresh strategies. Outside the school’s annual in-service and professional development days, there are a plethora of conferences, summits and online resources available to foster professional growth.
Included below are a few avenues in which teachers can explore to assist in their professional development and those of their colleagues.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC ) holds an annual conference for early education educators worldwide.
George Mason University located in Fairfax, Virginia hosts an annual Professional Development Day to all educators and others interested in early childhood education.
The Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network provides a plethora of trainings both off and on-site for early childhood educators. The training topics span across curriculum implementation within the classroom to effective classroom management.
Classroom Management Plan 