Company LOGO Professional Development Teams (PDTs) School Improvement Zone

Rudolph F. Crew, Ed. D., Superintendent Ms. Ava G. Byrne, Deputy Superintendent Professional Development Dr. Irving Hamer, Deputy Superintendent School Improvement Zone

Purpose of the PDTs Collaborative Planning Coordination of Professional Development Opportunities Enhance Teacher Quality Improve Student Achievement

Composition of the PDTs Reading Leader Assistant Principal/APC Secondary Schools Designated Union Building Steward Possible Instructional Personnel - Language Arts/Reading Leader/Coach - Mathematics Leader/Coach - Grade Level Chair (applicable to Elem.) - Department Chair for Core Subjects

Role & Responsibilities of the PDT Pair new teacher with “transition teacher” Agree to participate as a team member through school year Collaborate with staff to develop PDP that reflects student data and teacher needs Participate in Action Research Training & Conduct action research Announce training opportunities and registration procedures Develop and submit PDP

Incentives Up to $2250 stipend per team - $100 stipend for attending one-day Action Research training - $150 stipend upon completion of action research project Up to 30 Master Plan Points may be earned - 6 Master Plan Points for participating on PDT - 6 Master Plan Points for attending the in-service training - Up to 18 Master Plan Points for conducting the action research (log will be provided) and must be submitted for credit to be awarded

School Professional Development Plan Student Profile Data Early Career Teachers Content Areas Instructional Practices & Strategies Learning Communities & Action Research Based on Available Student Data And Teacher Needs Based on Available Student Data And Teacher Needs Time & Dates Prof. Dev. Opportunities Customized

Professional Development Framework New Teacher Institute New Teacher Institute Experienced Teachers Experienced Teachers Principals & AP’s Student Service Personnel Student Service Personnel Support Teams Teaching and Learning Family Involvement Using Data Instructional Connections NEST Family Involvement Using Data Teaching and Learning Accomplished Teaching Peer Coaching, Peer Study Groups learning Communities Classroom Walk-through Continuous Improvement Peer Coaching and Collaborative Planning Electives Professional Partners Progress Monitoring Classroom Walk-through Data Analysis Continuous Improvement District Staff Peer Coaching and Collaborative Planning Classroom Walk-through Continuous Improvement District and Zone Staff Each focus area will be tied to a menu of professional development offerings, providing enhanced opportunities for choice!

Resources Zone Professional Development Web Page - Bulletin Board - All Zone Communiqués - Professional Development Menu Offerings - Direct Link to Registration Action Research Training District Staff Assistance Provided

Timeline December 10, 2004 Submission deadline for Professional Development Team lists January 3, 2005Zone Professional Development website and bulletin board launched January 2005Meetings with Region Center staff and all Zone teams January 18, 2005 Registration for Course Offerings Begins February 2005Training for Professional Development Teams on Action Research Projects January 12, 2005Submission deadline for School Professional Development Plans June 2005Action Research Showcase: Lessons Learned

School Professional Development Plan School Name: Implementation Period: _____________

Action Research PDT will conduct Action Research on the implementation of the school’s PDP PDT will be provided training on Action Research during February 2005 Action Research Projects will be showcased in June 2005

Questions and Answers

For Additional Information Contact: Ms. Ava G. Byrne Dr. Gabriel P. Quintero Ms. Gloria Kotrady