### Question
Can you define what professional development means?


### Answer
**Professional development** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 9832*:

> high-quality activities that will improve the knowledge and skills of Head Start teachers and staff, as relevant to their roles and functions, in program administration and the provision of services and instruction, as appropriate, in a manner that improves service delivery to enrolled children and their families, including activities that—


(A) are part of a sustained effort to improve overall program quality and outcomes for enrolled children and their families

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9832*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II-HEAD START PROGRAMS**

