The CAST Initiative in Guam: A Model of Effective Teachers Teaching Teachers

The CAST (content area specialized training) model of professional development enables sustainable teacher leadership and is responsive to the need for culturally relevant educational practices. The purpose of this paper is to share the background, methods, findings and recommendations of a case study on the CAST initiative in Guam. The case study is worth a look given that 100% of the participants in the CAST initiative indicated that they were satisfied with the CAST model of professional development. The CAST Participant Survey is appended. (Contains 6 tables and 4 figures.)