"When professional learning is directly tied to student learning needs, student content standards, and educator performance standards, it is more likely to change educator practice and student learning"
-- by Desimone, 2009; Garet, et al; 1999; Learning Forward, 2011).

• Analyze Student Learning Needs
  refer to pages 11-12 of Learning Forward Workbook
• Identify Characteristics of State, School System, School, Department, and Educators
  refer to pages 14-15 of Learning Forward Workbook
• Develop Improvement Goals and Student Outcomes
  refer to pages 16-18 of Learning Forward Workbook
• Identify Educator Needs and Goals
  refer to pages 19-22 of Learning Forward Workbook