Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Framework aims at quality learning in the classroom through continuous engagement of teachers in their professional development. The emphasis is on an ongoing training and support process, rather then an one-off activity. For teacher development to be effective, it must be need based, school based and practice based. It should not only provide the teacher with necessary skills development, but, should also provide classroom based follow-up, mentoring, pedagogical support and supervision. Teacher development is effective if it is continuous with a proper support network. Teacher self motivation to develop a professional & crucial for the process to be sustainable. Hence CPD Framework promotes and covers both the supply and demand side of teacher development. It also involves all the key stakeholders in the process of decision making.

For detailed overview of the vision for teacher development for Punjab, please see:

• Policy document: Transforming Teacher Development in Punjab - A Conceptual Framework for Quality Learning

CPD Framework was developed as policy document for the Government of Punjab and formally approved by Chief Minister Punjab in July 2006. It was a comprehensive document since it looked at teacher training within an integrated framework of continuous professional development framework, across the pre-service and in-service continuum. The diagram below, fully explains all the necessary elements of the framework as elucidated in the policy document.