The Professional Teaching and Learning Cycle

The Professional Teaching and Learning Cycle (PTLC) is an ongoing, job-embedded professional development approach in which teachers collaborate to plan and implement standards-based lessons. This Train the Trainer session will introduce participants to the six-step cycle, the leadership roles that support the approach, and the contextual conditions necessary to implement the approach effectively. Also included will be a discussion of an innovation configuration designed to promote and measure the implementation of each component of the PTLC. Participants will receive a training manual and the ability to implement and/or train others to implement the PTLC.

Who Should Attend:
District curriculum developers, principals, vice principals, teacher leaders, technical assistance providers.

Objectives:
You will

• explore the PTLC as a strategy for focused, job-embedded, and ongoing professional development;
• examine conditions necessary and strategies to promote a collaborative culture in a system;
• plan for implementation and next steps through active collaboration with other participants; and
• examine how readily available data can inform the decision-making process.

Location:
CPL sessions are held at SEDL's headquarters in Austin, TX. Contact SEDL if you would like to schedule a customized session at your location.