Professional Development

At each Big Picture school, the principal in conjunction with other Big Picture Learning staff lead professional development sessions for the school staff. This ongoing professional development takes place at staff meetings, at regular staff retreats, and conferences designed to delve deeply into various topics. Advisors and staff members participate in all Big Picture Learning professional development activities, including but not limited to: our annual Big Bang conference, conferences around specific Big Picture Learning initiatives, visits to other schools, and through conference calls.

Big Picture Online, an innovative, interactive web site, is a primary tool for the sharing of information and resources for both students and staff, greatly increasing opportunities for professional development. A major component of Big Picture Online is its use as a tool to share best practices throughout the searchable Knowledge Exchange area, in Forums to discuss and share ideas, and by creating compiled materials on particular topics.