Positive developments
There are a number of excellent resources to turn to for information, guidance and programs on professional development. The following organizations represent a sampling:
National Staff Development Council (NSDC)
www.nsdc.org
WestEd
www.wested.org
Mid-Continent Regional Education Laboratory (McREL)
www.mcrel.org
North Central Regional Education Laboratory (NCREL)
www.ncrel.org
The Center for Performance Assessment
www.makingstandardswork.org
Association for Curriculum Development
www.ascd.org