National Staff Development Council (NSDC)
The National Staff Development Council is the largest non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.
NSDC’s Purpose Statement: Ensuring every educator engages in high quality professional development every day so every child achieves.
To learn more about the NSDC and their activities, log onto www.nsdc.org
Pennsylvania Staff Development Council
The mission of the Pennsylvania Staff Development Council is to provide the leadership to identify, promote, and support the continuous professional growth of those who take responsibility for education of students and who work to create communities of lifelong learners.
PSDC believes…
- Staff development is for everyone who effects student learning.
- Effective staff development is anchored by theory and research.
- Change provides opportunities for growth.
- Meaningful growth occurs when hearts, minds and spirits are touched.
- A collaborative culture facilitates high quality actions.
- Great accomplishments require high expectations.
- Continuous learning is a responsibility of those committed to education.
To learn more about the Pennsylvania Staff Development Council, log onto www.pastaffdevelopmentcouncil.org.