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Quality professional learning reflects evidence-based approaches, recognizing that focused, sustained learning enables educators to acquire, implement, and assess improved practices. Learn more about the Design and Structure Quality Professional Learning Standard (QPLS) (PDF). Learn how the following schools and districts ensure their professional learning systems exemplify high quality design and structure:

West Contra Costa Unified School District: 1 to 1 Technology Initiative

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