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Maryland State Board of Education Dr. Edward L. Root, President Mr. Dunbar Brooks, Vice President Dr. Lelia T. Allen Mr. J. Henry Butta Ms. Beverly A. Cooper Mr. Calvin D. Disney Mr. Richard L. Goodall Ms. Tonya Miles Dr. Karabelle Pizzigati Dr. Maria C. Torres-Queral Mr. David F. Tufaro Brian W. Frazee, Student Member Dr. Nancy Grasmick, Secretary-Treasurer and State Superintendent of Schools Ms. JoAnne L. Carter Deputy State Superintendent Instruction and Academic Acceleration Dr. Colleen Seremet Assistant State Superintendent Division of Instruction Martin O’Malley, Governor The Maryland State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. For inquiries related to departmental policy, please contact: Equity Assurance and Compliance Branch Maryland State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2595 Voice: 410-767-0433 Fax: 410-767-0431 TTY/TDD: 410-333-3045  MARYLAND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING GUIDE  Introduction The Maryland Teacher Professional Development Planning Guide is a resource for planning professional development that: Meets teachers’ professional learning needs and improves student learning Addresses priorities in district master plans and school improvement plans Addresses Maryland’s Voluntary State Curriculum (VSC) Meets the Maryland Teacher Professional Development Standards The complete guide is available at and click on Maryland Teacher Professional Development link under the Highlights section. The guide describes the elements of an effective plan for teacher professional development and presents a six-step planning process. Planning teams should use the Maryland Teacher Professional Development Planning Form, available at and click on Maryland Teacher Professional Development link under the Highlights section, to prepare their plans. Be