What happens if an administrator and a teacher cannot agree on the PDP?
A. The process for designing the PDP should be a collegial one developed in good faith by both the teacher and the supervisor. Current research on effective professional development supports involving teachers in the planning and design of their own professional development. New Jersey professional development standards reflect this approach, stressing the importance of collegial support, collaboration and interaction in assuring the professional growth of educators. In the case of a disagreement about the content of the PDP, as a last resort, the supervisor may specify the content of the PDP. The supervisor would consider the professional development for teachers regulations, the professional development standards, and other relevant professional development planning and implementation documents. When there is a disagreement and the administrator chooses the specific activities, it is advised that the administrator discuss the reasons for the selected content with the teacher.
