Planning Considerations for Afterschool Professional Development

April 1, 2015 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Professional development is vital to the success of afterschool programs. Effective professional development enhances afterschool program quality by facilitating staff performance and knowledge; in addition, professional development is vital for improving student learning outcomes (Bouffard & Little, 2004; Hall & Surr, 2005; Joyce & Showers, 2002). Well-planned professional development also contributes to increased staff satisfaction and retention (Huang & Cho, 2010).

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L. Daniele Bradshaw

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Liberty University

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Publication Name: Afterschool Matters

Volume: 21

Page Number: 46-54

Resource Type: Research Products

Discipline: General STEM

Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals

Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops

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