Embedded professional development uses a “training of trainers” approach. When embedding professional development in a school we work directly with teachers, teams, instructional leaders, school leaders, co-chairs of committees, and other similar groups to plan all aspects of the professional development programs.

The following steps are an example of how embedded professional development could be planned with a school team. These steps could be revised based upon the content and context of the professional development being planned.

• Step one, planning meeting with a school-based team (team leaders, etc…)
• Step two, training in-school facilitators
• Step three, follow-up support