Professional development is an ongoing process, one that evolves as teachers assess and reexamine their teaching beliefs and practices. This article highlights some reasons for teachers to pursue professional development. It also suggests techniques that help teachers feel empowered and motivated in their English language classrooms. She includes information about how some teachers actually put these ideas into practice; such information might help teachers decide which strategy or method best suits them and their teaching situation. Some of the approaches described in this article can be pursued individually while others prove to be more beneficial if done collectively. Some activities can be done informally (journals, study groups, etc.) and some follow more traditional formats. It is worth noting that all of the activities described are low-cost options.