The Maryland Council of Staff Developers provides vision, leadership and support for facilitating school improvement by encouraging, creating and recognizing exemplary staff development in our diverse educational environment.

We believe:
in the dignity, uniqueness and value of each person
everyone can learn and grow
diversity is valuable and essential
risk taking environments nurture learning
support, affirmation, and challenge encourage
growth
successful collaboration increases effectiveness
effective staff development is essential for
promoting and managing change
quality staff development is research based
the fundamental ability to solve problems resides within the individuals, groups and organizations involved ongoing staff development is critical to the success of individuals, groups and organizations