Collaborative Action Research Option: Staff Development
Professional Growth Participation in CAR Orientation (electronically) by August 17, 2012 and read all materials on the web site for this module. Completion of an Individual Professional Growth Plan (see Professional Growth Plan Guide) Participation in (1) structured peer review with other staff developers Participation in (2) structured staff developer meetings with protocol Facilitation of a follow-up plan for all participants of Staff Development trainings Completion of (4) Presenter Reflections for the year Maintenance and completion of a portfolio, professionally presented, organized and aligned to Staff Development Option Expectations and Standards for a Quality Portfolio Adherence to all due dates
Instructional Skills Instruction is modified and adjusted based upon analysis of student data Amphitheater Teacher Performance Evaluation System (ATPES) evaluations (informal and formal) conducted by site administrator
Student Outcomes Development of a Student Achievement Plan based on Arizona State/Common Core Standards and School Site Focus Class Data Sheet for entire population with a minimum of three (3) assessments (pre, mid, post) Student Data Analysis and Teacher Reflection Forms Evidence of 21st Century Skill(s) in student work
Prior to First Semester Staff Development Application Window: August 20, Potential Staff Development Option candidates review needs for professional development offerings and submit a resume and application for one of the modules Administration reviews resumes and makes decisions based on need and best fit no later than August 27, 2012 Candidates who are not accepted participate at the regular CAR level of Career Ladder
First Semester: Staff Development Option Participate in the Staff Developers meeting on September 12, 2012 (Structured meeting with protocol) Student Achievement Plan - Due September 14, 2012 received by 5:00 p.m. Give to site Instructional Support Leader or Deliver to the Pay for Performance Office by the deadline First Submittal - December 3, 2011 Complete and Submit Peer Review to Performance Pay office
Second Semester: Staff Development Option Update your portfolio in preparation for peer review Participate in the Staff Developers Meeting on February 6, 2013 (optional) Submit Mid Student Data Analysis and Teacher Reflection Form to Performance Pay Office by March 1, Peer Review Session (optional) on March 1, 2013 Final Submittal - Due May 24, 2013 received by 5:00 p.m.
Reminders Meeting Staff Development Option Program Expectations qualifies a teacher to participate in CAR the following year Not meeting Staff Development Option Program Expectations will result in a return to the traditional salary schedule or require the teacher to meet with the Career Ladder Coordinator prior to September 3, 2013 to create a Professional Growth Plan if choosing to remain in the Career Ladder Program
Support for this Module Web Site Materials programs/career-ladder/ staff- development-option-module.aspx