The 2025 Standards for Professional Learning reaffirm the State Board of Education’s commitment to ensuring that all educators have access to high-quality, evidence-based professional learning that enhances teaching practices and improves student outcomes. These updates show the changing needs of schools and districts and emphasize ongoing learning, teamwork, and data-driven decision-making in today’s education environment.
These standards help districts, schools, educational service centers, teacher preparation programs, and professional organizations by setting clear expectations for effective professional learning and providing a guide for planning, conducting, and assessing professional learning at all levels of the education system. They are designed with input from state and local stakeholders and follow national best practices and current research.
