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	Part 1: Creating a Program and Professional Development Plan The Consumer's Guide to Professional Development Resources
	The Consumers' Guide to Professional Development Resources was designed to help Early Head Start (EHS) program administrators, supervisors and others responsible for staff development and continuous learning make informed decisions about the purchase and use of professional development resources. Part 1 offers a conceptual framework for professional development activities, includes a definition of professional development and provides a 12-step plan to assist programs in creating professional development plans. To read PDF files, get here.   The following is an excerpt from The Consumer's Guide to Professional Development Resources. Part 1: Creating a Program and Professional Development Plan Part 1: Creating a Program and Professional Development Plan Part 1 of the Guide offers a conceptual framework for professional development activities and suggests a set of twelve steps for creating an effective program and professional development plan. The professional development plan covers a range of topics, including: establishing a training committee; determining the capacity and needs of the program; setting priorities; identifying resources; and evaluation. Part 1: Creating a Program and Professional Development Plan» [PDF, 546KB]   "Part 1: Creating a Program and Professional Development Plan." The Consumer's Guide to Professional Development Resources. HHS/ACF/ACYF/HSB. 2003. English. [PDF, 546KB].