TY  - BOOK
AU  - Martin, Linda E., editor.
AU  - Kragler, Susan, editor.
AU  - Quatroche, Diana J., editor.
AU  - Bauserman, Kathryn L., editor.
TI  - Handbook of Professional Development in Education: : Successful Models and Practices, PreK–12
SN  - 9781462515219
U1  - 370.711 MAR 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - New York
PB  - : The Guilford Press
KW  - Professional development and in-service training of teachers
KW  - Teacher effectiveness
N2  - Handbook of Professional Development in Education: Successful Models and Practices, PreK–12 is an edited volume that presents research-based approaches to professional development for teachers, administrators, and educational leaders. The book examines effective models of professional learning that improve teaching practices and student achievement across PreK–12 educational settings.

The contributors discuss topics such as teacher learning communities, mentoring, coaching, instructional leadership, technology integration, literacy development, mathematics education, curriculum improvement, and assessment. The volume emphasizes collaborative and sustained professional development rather than one-time training programs.

Designed for educators, researchers, policymakers, and school administrators, the handbook provides practical examples and evidence-based strategies for enhancing teacher effectiveness and school improvement
ER  -