Professional development is daily or multi-day trainings that are attended by staff outside of the building. Attending these conferences is at the request of the teacher. This past year we sent staff to the Illinois Association for Gifted Children's annual conferneces, gifted training by Northwestern University, the annual physical education and kindergarten conference, and so many more opportunities. Supportive training for our teaching staff is crucial in ensuring our students are provided with the newest skills and tools they need to become productive, successful, and wonderful people.