Question

question 1-13
ongoing professional development:
helps teachers keep pace with changes, such as technology
must be done through college coursework
does not include attendance at conferences and workshops
is not necessary once a teacher earns a permanent teaching certificate

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "helps teachers keep pace with changes, such as technology": Ongoing professional development is designed to help educators stay updated with new trends, including technological advancements, so this is correct.
• "must be done through college coursework": Professional development can occur through various means (conferences, workshops, online training, etc.), not just college coursework, so this is incorrect.
• "does not include attendance at conferences and workshops": Conferences and workshops are common forms of professional development, so this is incorrect.
• "is not necessary once a teacher earns a permanent teaching certificate": Even with a permanent certificate, teachers need to stay current, so professional development remains necessary, making this incorrect.

Answer:

A. helps teachers keep pace with changes, such as technology