Educator Study Groups

Abstract

Professional development can take many forms. The most effective development includes individual educators in the formation and planning process. Educator study groups are one form of professional development that allows major stakeholders in the education process the autonomy to develop individual and group goals. This often translates into an improved ability to read research and translate it effectively in the classroom. This article focuses on the organization and planning process needed to create study groups with the focus of improving the inclusion of students with diverse needs in the general education classroom.