Professional development capacity is a term used to describe ongoing, engaging, meaningful, evidence-based learning experiences that support such individual and school growth.

Understanding how to increase the quality and outcomes of professional learning and building capacity to reach colleagues through evidence-based professional development is necessary to help with individual and school growth.

Part 1

Administer the Needs Assessment Survey created in EDU-586 to 10-15 colleagues via an electronic survey platform. The data from this survey will be the basis of your Topic 2 assignment. Include the link to the survey at the end of your narrative. ALREADY COMPLETED

Part 2

In a 500-750 word narrative, explain the importance of building professional development capacity.

Your narrative should include:

What is the purpose and importance of building capacity within your school for job–embedded professional development ?
What experiences have you had with job-embedded professional development within your school?
How does professional development support school improvement, district improvement, and change within your organization?
What models or strategies could you use to build professional development capacity and job-embedded professional development into your school ?
Support your narrative with 1-2 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located on the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.