Slides originally developed by NJDOE A New Vision For Professional Development

F Cooperation F Collegiality F Collaboration This is all about:

At the end of this class, participants will have a better understanding of the Standards For Required Professional Development For Teachers and how they relate to Summative Evaluation and PIP’s. OBJECTIVE

6A:9-15 Required Professional development for teachers (a) Each active teacher shall be required to complete 100 clock hours of State-approved continuing professional development and/or inservice every five years.... (b) The content of each teacher’s continuing education shall be specified in a Professional Development Plan (PDP) (c) The content of each teacher’s continuing education shall align with the Professional Development Standards for Teachers (d) The activities in each teacher’s Professional Development Plan shall align with the Professional Development Standards for Teachers as follows

Context Standards Learning Communities Leadership Resources

Process Standards Data Driven Research-based Evaluation Design Learning Collaboration

Content Standards Equity Quality teaching Family involvement

F Provide guidance for completion of 100 hours F Focus on CCCS F Stress the enhancement of a teacher’s knowledge in supporting student learning STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

F Recognize importance of time and funding F Emphasize importance of collegiality and collaboration F Support site-based experiences STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A SHIFT IN OUR THINKING: A NEW VISION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

“M ost promising forms of professional development engage teachers in the pursuit of genuine questions, problems and curiosities, over time, in ways that leave a mark on perspectives, policies and practices. They embrace a view of teachers not only as classroom experts but also as productive and responsible members of a broader professional community.” Quote: Dr. Judith Little University of California

F Professional Development: –is viewed as a collaborative effort –is created based on district/school/educator needs –is the most important element of systemic reform –includes job embedded opportunities as well as formal training –is a necessity that needs time and funding A SHIFT IN OUR THINKING

F Time Suggestions: √ staff development days √ realignment of schedules √ professional development school involvement √ delayed openings/early dismissals √ lengthening the school year A SHIFT IN OUR THINKING

F Resources: federal/state monies local monies school-based funds corporate ventures grant monies A SHIFT IN OUR THINKING

F Focus is on improving student learning: takes student needs seriously encourages sustained and supportive leadership embraces both formal and informal professional development A SHIFT IN OUR THINKING

F Includes job embedded learning: mentoring peer coaching action research curriculum work school improvement process work reflective practices such as study groups or individual portfolios A SHIFT IN OUR THINKING

Professional Development: F is sustained over time F is based on adult learning styles F includes inside and outside experts F encourages risk taking, creativity and assessment A SHIFT IN OUR THINKING

THE ROLES AND WORK OF DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

F Assess the professional development needs of staff F Develop the district professional development plan F Submit the district plan to the county board for approval ROLES OF THE DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

F Review the district profile F Provide comment to the local committees on the plan F Approve or disapprove district plans based on the county review process ROLES OF THE COUNTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD

FResponsibility of the local professional development committee to develop a plan, based on: / needs of teachers/needs of students / goals of district / school goals District Plan Development

FProvides a snapshot of the district FProvides relevant school data FMakes use of school report card data, when appropriate Creating a District Profile

FNeeds assessment should include: / teacher needs / student needs Needs of Districts

F grades and sample academic work F standardized tests and teacher made tests F curriculum F homework/student work F non academic data Data for Needs Assessment

WHAT COUNTS? 100 Hours of Professional Development Every 5 Years

What Counts? F Professional development must be consistent with the Standards for Professional Development F Professional development should include a variety of opportunities that deepen content knowledge and enrich pedagogical skills F Professional development should be tailored to unique needs of staff members

What Counts? F Two Interdependent Methods: - District Professional Development - The Professional Development Plan (PDP)

What Counts? F Categories of Professional Development: - Formal courses and conferences - Courses, seminars and activities for other license/certification maintenance

What Counts? F Categories of Professional Development: - Activities that serve the profession - Independent professional studies

INDEPENDENT STUDY REQUIREMENTS F The PDP must include a rationale describing consistency with the standards F The individual and supervisor must discuss the projected number of hours to be spent F The individual must maintain a log of hours completed

THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

6A: Evaluation of Tenured Teaching Staff Members (f) The annual written performance report … shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Performance areas of strength; 2. Performance areas needing improvement based upon the job description; 3. An individual professional development plan developed by the supervisor and the teaching staff member; 4. A summary of available indicators of pupil progress and growth …

Evaluation of Tenured Teaching Staff Members (h) For the purpose of this section 3. “ Individual professional development plan” is a written statement of actions developed by the supervisor and the teaching staff member to correct deficiencies or to continue professional growth, timelines for their implementation, and the responsibilities of the individual teaching staff member and the district for implementing the plan;

SUGGESTED FORMAT THE PDP PROCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Name _____________ District_______________ School _____________ Timelines_____________ 1. My professional development goals include: 2. Indicate how the above goals relate to the New Jersey Standards for Professional Development:

THE PIP PROCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PdP) 3. Suggested activities to accomplish my goals are: (Participation in professional development activities that are a part of the approved district professional development plan and are relevant to the teacher’s goals are considered to be included in the PDP and must be documented on the Record of Professional Development Hours.)

THE PIP PROCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PIP) 4. This PDP was developed by: Staff Person’s Signature _______ Date_________ Supervisor’s Signature ________ Date_________

RECORD OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIESDATES #HOURS DOCUMENTATION

REFERENCED TEXT ACHIEVING YOUR VISION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT by David Collins

F Cooperation F Collegiality F Collaboration This is all about: