Discuss the notion of the teacher portfolio with your staff members. Ask if one or two teachers would be interested in experimenting with the idea of developing a portfolio and discussing its...

Discuss the notion of the teacher portfolio with your staff members. Ask if one or two teachers would be interested in experimenting with the idea of developing a portfolio and discussing its artifacts with you. After reasonable time intervals, confer with the staff member(s) using the portfolio entries as a basis for discussion. You and the teacher(s) can practice analyzing the material in terms of your program’s goals for young children. Carry this idea a step further by asking groups of teachers who work with a particular age or grade level to develop a joint portfolio.