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Pioneer Teacher Center closely follows the
New York State Teacher Center Standards:
| Professional Development. The
New York State Teacher Centers have developed criteria for
professional development based upon research and our
experience. |
| Governance. New York State
Teacher Centers are governed by Policy Boards composed of the
multiple constituencies set forth in Education Law 316. |
| Management. Centers must
comply with statute, regulation, and local policy. |
| Program. Teacher Center
programs promote continuous inquiry and growth. |
| Evaluation. Teacher Centers
use program evaluation data collected in a variety of
ways. |
Conclusion. Political and
educational leaders of New York State support Teacher Centers as an
essential institution for the sustained professional growth of New
York State's teachers and other educators. These leaders place their
confidence in school practitioners, in partnership with others, to
identify, plan, and implement comprehensive professional development
to assure that the State's elementary and secondary school students
have the benefit of the most current and effective instruction
available.
The organizational structures, programs, and
services of the New York State Teacher Centers reflect the standards
for professional development.
Link to NYS
Teacher Center Standards
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