The primary goal of professional development for secondary school teachers is to improve student achievement by enhancing teachers' knowledge, skills, and practices.

Mentoring is not a common type of professional development activity for secondary school teachers, as it typically involves one-on-one support from a more experienced teacher to a less experienced teacher.

The NBPTS is responsible for developing and administering national certification standards for teachers, which are used to recognize teachers who have demonstrated a high level of teaching proficiency.

Professionalism is not a component of the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, which focus on content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and assessment knowledge.

The PDS model is designed to create partnerships between schools and universities to improve teacher education by providing opportunities for pre-service teachers to learn from experienced teachers in real-world settings.

Professional development does not directly lead to higher teacher salaries, although it may indirectly contribute to increased earning potential through promotions or other opportunities.

The NCTM is responsible for developing and disseminating standards for mathematics education, which are used to guide curriculum and instruction in mathematics classrooms.

Lack of interest in professional development is not a common challenge faced by secondary school teachers, as most teachers are eager to improve their skills and knowledge.

The NBPTS National Board Certification process is designed to recognize teachers who have demonstrated a high level of teaching proficiency through a rigorous assessment process.

Assessment knowledge assessment is not a component of the NBPTS National Board Certification process, which includes content knowledge assessment, pedagogical knowledge assessment, and portfolio submission.

The NCTE is responsible for developing and disseminating standards for English language arts education, which are used to guide curriculum and instruction in English classrooms.

Laboratory experiments are not a common type of professional development activity for secondary school science teachers, as they are typically conducted as part of regular science instruction.

The NCSS National Standards for Social Studies provide a framework for social studies curriculum and instruction, helping teachers to design effective learning experiences for their students.

Pedagogical knowledge is not a component of the NCSS National Standards for Social Studies, which focus on content knowledge, assessment knowledge, and inquiry skills.

The NAEYC is responsible for developing and disseminating standards for early childhood education, which are used to guide curriculum and instruction in early childhood settings.