Professional Learning – Background Information / Documents
Professional Learning are those continuous improvement practices that increase educator effectiveness and results for all students. An effective teacher has been demonstrated to have the highest impact on student learning and so professional learning is an essential category of system support reviews. The elements of professional learning are learning communities, leadership, resources, data, learning designs, implementation, and outcomes. (Standards for Professional Learning from Learning Forward)
Professional Development Plan
- Coordinated Professional Learning with other Rural Districts
Learning Communities:
Each school has a weekly meeting with their staff on Wednesdays.
The Superintendent and department heads meetings meet regularly as learning teams.
Each grade level has one planning period daily.
Professional Growth Plans:
- District educator evaluation system
Resource Allocation:
- Professional Learning Opportunities available
- Required K-3 READ Act professional Learning
- 2023-2024 Academic Calendar (includes PD days)
- How funds and other resources are allocated for professional learning
Data Driven:
Professional Learning is primarily assessed through its impact on student academics and well being.
Evaluated:
- How professional learning is evaluated