PI -34 “The Big Picture” MAS Mentor Forum

Four District Requirements of PI-34 Provide ongoing orientation collaboratively developed and delivered by school boards, administrators, teachers, support staff, and parents/families Provide support seminars reflecting WI Teaching Standards and the mission & goals of the school Provide a qualified mentor Designate an administrator who may serve on the initial educator’s PDP team

Licensure Cycle Initial Educator 3-5 years Professional 5 years Master (optional) 10 years

PDP Key Ideas Self-directed Allows for flexibility Goal relates to professional development and student achievement I will . . . . So that . . .

5 Year PDP Timeline Year 1: Reflection Year 2: PDP Goal Approval Submit to PDP Team by Jan. 1st Submit PDP Goal Approval Form to DPI Years 2 - 4: Document Professional Growth and Complete Annual Reviews Year 5: PDP Verification Submit PDP and Evidence to PDP Team between July 1st & Jan. 15th PDP Team Approves/Disapproves by April 1st Submit Approved PDP Verification Form, Application, Fee, Employment Verification to DPI, etc.

PDP Team Initial Educators PDP Team MAS Reviewers Higher Ed, Admin, Peer MAS Reviewers Judy Merryfield – Admin Scott Pierce – Higher Ed or Admin Jacqueline DeJean – Teacher Jenny Berwanger – Teacher Kristy Bowman – Teacher Rachel Schemelin – Higher Ed or Teacher

Talk to Your BT About Their PDP Stritch PDP Writing Class for 1st Year Educators April 21, 28, May 5th – MAS pays $75 for class http://dpi.wi.gov/Tepdl/initialed.html What year of the PDP cycle is your BT in? 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14