What do the Panels findings mean to administrators?
The Panel reviewed the effectiveness of teacher preparation in reading instruction. Although the Panel determined that more study is necessary to show which components of teacher education are most effective, it nevertheless concluded that inservice professional development improved teaching as well as student performance. These findings suggest that administrators should regularly make professional development opportunities available to their teaching staff. To ensure that the report’s findings are successfully disseminated, the Panel also relies on administrators to pass on their knowledge and be effective advocates for research-based information.
