Proposal to change how the PDC committee works February 2nd, 2012

Why the need for change? Several areas of focus MLP/AESOP Professional Development PDC plan Currently not efficient

Proposal Establish subgroups with different tasks/responsibilities. Subgroups meet at scheduled PDC times and continue their work out side these meeting times to achieve goals set by the committee as a whole. Chairmen of the subgroups meet with Assistant Superintendent and Chairman of PDC to liaise between the subgroups.

Sub group 1 Focus – MLP and AESOP Membership – at least 1 person from each building and …… Work topics to include: Who places items in MLP Service to the Profession, what will it be: team meetings, PLC, SIT, … Aesop “trigger” Approval tree –this needs to change/update/shorten New teacher training Evaluations IDPD – especially important during evaluation cycle And….

Sub group 2 Focus - planning for upcoming opportunities for Professional Development and Implementation Membership – at least a representative from elementary, middle, high school and…. Work topics to include: Needs analysis Gathering information on pdc requirements from other committees/groups Liaise with calendar committee And …..

Sub group 3 Focus PDC Plan – design our 5 year plan Membership – Work topic Write the PDC plan (!) Review and evaluate progress on the plan