 Good professional development is more than a lecture. It's interactive. It's substantive. It's challenging. Good professional development is finding the unexpected. It's a chance to discover new perspectives and meet new people. It's collaborative. Good professional development is a chance to experience history. To meet the past and connect it to the present. Good professional development doesn't just happen. It takes careful planning. Innovative strategies to engage teachers. And follow-up activities back at school. Whether it's a local historical society or a museum across the country. Visiting history brings the past to life for you and your students. Explore new ideas and learn how to create a meaningful experience. Done poorly and you can't wait to leave. Done well, the experience never fades.