Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book helps school administrators redesign the professional development model to better reflect the relevant issues and realities of today's schools. Using the metaphor of architecture, the book outlines innovative ways to create and implement such a transformation and highlights the rationale behind why these changes are so crucial. It also offers explanations of the past, present, and future of professional development programs. There are 10 chapters in three parts. Part 1, "Redesigning Professional Learning for Educators," includes (1) "Breaking the Box: New Designs for Professional Learning in Schools"; (2) "Building Beneath the Surface: Footings and Foundations in Professional Development"; and (3) "Creating a Professional Learning Community." Part 2, "Creating Learning Spaces in and Beyond Work," includes (4) "Professional Development 'As' Work"; (5) "Professional Development 'In' Work"; (6) "Professional Development 'At' Work"; (7) "Professional Development 'Outside' of Work"; and (8) "Professional Development 'Beyond' Work." Part 3, "Evaluating and Implementing New Designs for Professional Learning," includes (9) "Evaluating the Architecture of Professional Development" and (10) "From Design to School Site