Investigating the Impact of CPD for Teachers: short change?

Continuiing Professional Development (CPD) for teachers can take many forms, commonly delivered within the school context and increasingly linked to academic credit. Arguably, for those in the profession seeking senior management, leadership or specialist roles within education, evidence of CPD, particularly when credit-bearing, is a necessity. In addition, Hustler et al (2003) found that teachers are seeking meaningful CPD which facilitates change not only in professional practice and school effectiveness, but, importantly, in the development of self