Resumen de Studying the Effects of Professional Development: The Case of the NSF's Local Systemic Change Through Teacher Enhancement Initiative

Daniel J. Heck, Eric R. Banilower, Iris R. Weiss, Sharyn L. Rosenberg

• Enacting the vision of NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics depends on effective teacher professional development. This 7-year study of 48 projects in the National Science Foundation�s Local Systemic Change Through Teacher Enhancement Initiative investigates the relationship between professional development and teachers� attitudes, preparedness, and classroom practices in mathematics.