ASBU SFL considers that investing in the professional development of the staff is a key requirement for reaching the highest language teaching standards. Therefore, our professional development plan documents, the goals, required skill and competency development, and objectives a staff member will need to accomplish in order to support continuous improvement and career development. A professional development plan is created by the manager working closely with the staff member to identify the necessary skills and resources to support the member's career goals and the institution' s needs.

Professional development for staff members begins when a new member joins the team. In addition, all staff members should have a "living" professional development plan in place. Planning should not take place only after a staff member is identified as needing improvement. Professional development plans should be reviewed on an on-going basis throughout the year, with at least one interim review discussion between the teaching staff member or unit/office heads and Professional Development prior to the end of the yearly performance review period.