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 * Read the Case Study regarding Resources on page 13 of the NSDC Standards text handed out in class. In your PLC discuss Discussion Questions 1-4. Have a record keeper in your group synthesize your group's responses to these questions. If your group needed more information, describe what you need to know and how you would go about discovering this information.**

1. How can time be organized and used to best influence educator and student learning?

We think they should integrate staff develop programs into grade-level and general staff meetings. This would help teachers provide more time in the classroom and less time attending staff development programs.

2. What arguments and data might be provided to increase the time for job-embedded educator learning?

Online learning sessions could increase the time for job-embedded educator learning.

3. What is an estimate of the current expenditures for staff development? What expenses are charged to staff development? What kinds fo changes might be considered in the use of financial resources to support staff development in your school or district?

We would need more information for that. After reading this article, it seems that our current expenditures are A LOT less. It would be a good idea to develop strong ties with corporations and community partners.

4. How well has staff development supported the effective implementation of technology?

There are demonstrations and hand-outs given at staff meetings. Sometimes it seems more like an option, so not everyone embraces it. However, it needs to be done and shown more than once.

Extension Question:

How is the NSDC Resources standard evidenced or not evidenced within your school systems? How did you come to these understandings about your school?

Resources are lacking due to the current economy. It is not as evident as we would like it to be. We do not have nine days for staff development with paid subs so it is obvious that the resources are not there.