"A successful school is one in which the learning of educators is as highly valued as the learning of students. Professional development nurtures and encourages such growth, maximizing educators' professional effectiveness. Written by nationally recognized experts, this comprehensive resource identifies five major contemporary professional development models that can be implemented and tailored to meet the diverse needs of any school or district. With emphasis on the essential connection to student outcomes, this volume provides an in-depth analysis of each approach, plus concrete guidelines for effective implementation and program evaluation."--Jacket.