The Division of Teaching and Learning’s (TAL) Professional Development Team works to deliver responsive systems of professional learning and high-quality technical support to District LEAs and schools. The team supports a wide range of topics and interventions through professional development, direct LEA/school-based support, the facilitation of communities of practice, and through city-wide convenings.

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Standards & Implementation

• English Language Arts Common Core State Standards Page
• 2019 DC Early Learning Standards
• Instruction with High Quality and Diverse Texts

Assessment

• PARCC Assessment Resources and Tools
• Assessment Leadership: Leading a Balanced, Comprehensive Assessment System to Improve Teaching and Learning
• ELA PARCC Test Specifications

Instructional Materials

• A Vision for Science Teaching and Learning

Distance Learning for Educators

• Guiding Principles for Continuous Education
• Creating Equity, Excellence, and Well-Being in Education
• LEA Leader Checklist
• Foundational Skills Strategies: Practice and Tools

PD On Demand

Session Summaries and Resources

• Deepening Reading Comprehension through STEM (PK-8)