CASE STUDY Innovations in Professional Development at the Douglas County School District (CO) by Garrett M. Smith and Amy Sessler Powell Originally published in District Management Journal, v.3, Winter 2010 Those who work in the DCSD know that new ideas and new ways of doing things are welcome. And the success of this innovative effort has led to more innovation in the district. COPYRIGHT © 2010 DISTRICT MANAGEMENT GROUP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1 The District Management Council | www.dmcouncil.org DMC CASE STUD y | GARRETT M. SMITH AND AMY SESSLER Po WELL C hristensen’s actions at DCSD provide a compelling example of a district’s innovative efforts to make more effective use of time and resources. The initial idea to replace compliance-oriented professional development for

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