Professional Learning

Hilton Central School District's Office of Professional Learning is located in District Offices, 225 West Ave., Hilton, NY 14468. FAX: (585) 392-1087

Professional or staff development can be thought of as a complex process that results in long-term, positive change in schools. Such efforts include sharing current research, enhancing instructional strategies, strengthening leadership and promoting personal growth and development. Staff development experiences that utilize collegiality, collaboration, discovery and problem solving enhance the individual strengths within a staff.

The focus for professional learning is the individual working with others to provide the best learning environment for students. The process includes planning, risk taking, trial and error, monitoring results and continued commitment to excellence. Staff development is results driven, based on constructivism and focused on systems thinking. Ultimately, the goal of staff development is to effect change in teacher practice and student learning.