Effective professional development requires extensive planning and communication as well as a clear understanding of the needs of the target audience.
The Frontiers in Physiology program developed and tested a number of tools to assist teams of teachers and biomedical researchers in planning and implementing effective local professional development workshops.
The Resources below include planning checklists, workshop forms, and tools for reporting workshop impacts.
Before the Workshop: Checklist (DOC)
This detailed checklist helps organize and assign workshop tasks.
Workshop Planner (DOC)
This short form helps to do the initial brainstorming for a workshop.
Teacher Sign In Form (DOC)
Simple sign in sheet for workshops.
Photo Release Form (DOC)
Ask participants to sign a photo release so you can use images from the workshop in websites and promotional materials.
Equity Reflection Worksheet (DOC)
This worksheet helps to generate discussion about and plans to address equity issues in the classroom.
Six Star Science Debriefing Form (DOC)
This worksheet allows teachers to critique their lesson plan in terms of the APS Six Star Science principles.
Workshop Report Form (DOC)
This short form allows the organizer to develop a brief report on the workshop activities and outcomes.