Chapter Two

After reading chapter two it is great to see how standards have been raised regarding professional development. Professional development is very positive because teachers need to keep up with changes in education through workshops, professional organizations, etc. There are several organizations for teachers including the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers. In Michigan, teachers belong to the Michigan Education Association. Mentoring programs give new teachers the extra support needed regarding how the school works as well as how to handle everyday problems in the classroom.