As part of her professional growth plan, a high school principal makes it a priority to attend the state conference for school administrators each year. Additionally, the principal attends the national conference for administrators as funding is available. Making these activities a priority can be expected to promote the principal's development as a professional primarily by: O A. motivating the principal to pursue independent, in-depth explorations of current educational topics O B. enabling the principal to gain a fresh perspective on the day-to-day activities and challenges associated with being an administrator. OC. helping the principal develop the skills to effectively evaluate her current leadership practices. OD. providing the principal with opportunities to converse with other administrators about leadership and current educational issues