Professional Development

For adult educators, professional development is an integral part of their career. It is a self-directed journey for finding meaning, competence, and appreciation of one's work. It is more than just keeping up with what is new. It is a process of growth and development that educators engage in through a variety of strategies. Professional Development (PD) is a series of ongoing, focused activities that are linked to professional and/or organizational goals. These activities are designed to develop individual professional growth and to nurture and promote leadership in the field. Professional Development provides knowledge, skills and techniques to facilitate changed behavior, promote student success and improved programs