is report draws lessons from education systems in British Columbia, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore on how to improve teacher professional learning.

Executive Summary --Part I: Strategy and Policies -- 1. A Strategy for Improvement -- 2. Developing Leaders of Professional Learning -- Evaluation and Accountability -- 4. Creating Time for Professional Learning -- Part II: Professional Learning Programs -- 5. Learning Communities -- 6. Mentoring and Beginning Teacher Initiatives -- 7. External Expertise --Endnotes -- Appendices -- References.