Teacher Professional Development

Recent research based upon thousands of pupil records in many different cities and states establishes beyond any doubt that the quality of the teacher is the single most important variable affecting pupil achievement. Studies by some of the nation's leading educational researchers have shown that good teaching leads to student achievement gain and that when good teaching continues year after year, the effects appear to be cumulative.

Current NIWL projects with a focus on teacher professional development include:

Evaluation of the Reserve Teacher Corps

Teachers for a New Era

Teachers for a New Era (TNE) Learning Network