Reflecting on Summer Professional Development Programs

Summer "break" is an opportunity for many educators to expand their content knowledge, hone their skills, or explore new topics. Please take a few moments to reflect on your summer professional development experiences and share your thoughts with NSTA Reports!

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What type of summer professional development (PD) experiences do you participate in? (Check all that apply)

Online

In the field

On-site at a college/university

On-site in a school district facility

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How often do you participate in summer PD programs not hosted by your home school district?

Every year

Every 2-3 years

Rarely

Never

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What was the primary focus of your most recent summer PD?

Pedagogy

Content

Other (please specify)

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Do you have specific plans to extend your summer PD experience?

Yes

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How will you do that? (Check all that apply)

Through included course extensions

Follow up on instructor’s recommendations for additional resources

Conduct an action research project

Conduct a presentation on the PD for colleagues

Independent study

Other (please specify)

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How are your summer PD fees paid?

Out of pocket

Out of pocket, but my school will reimburse pre-approved programs

My school pays a portion of the fees for approved programs

My school pays all fees for approved programs

The program is funded by host organization

With funds from a grant I apply for and receive

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What type of summer professional development (PD) experiences do you participate in? (Check all that apply)

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How often do you participate in summer PD programs not hosted by your home school district?

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What was the primary focus of your most recent summer PD?

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Do you have specific plans to extend your summer PD experience?

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How will you do that? (Check all that apply)

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How are your summer PD fees paid?

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What do you value most about summer PD programs? Why?