NH Professional Development Center Network Task Force Report to State Board of Education on August 21, 2002

Ensuring access for all educators to high quality professional development that results in improved student learning. l What’s High Quality Professional Development About? deeper teacher content knowledge effective curriculum implementation examining teaching practices using research-based, effective instructional strategies implementing student assessments that work learning communities focused on school and district goals skillful school and district leaders impact on student learning

Ensuring access for all educators to high quality professional development that results in improved student learning. l Why Professional Development? Key Strategy for recruitment & retention of quality teachers and administrators Required for “No Child Left Behind” NH ED 512 -Recertification State & Local commitment to quality teaching & student learning HQPD improved student learning

Ensuring access for all educators to high quality professional development that results in improved student learning. l Why Professional Development Center Network? equitable and convenient PD access PD coordination and collaboration quick access to information about PD opportunities more efficient & effective use of funds stronger educator learning networks

Ensuring access for all educators to high quality professional development that results in improved student learning. l Vision: Statewide Professional Development Center Network 10 Centers --94% of NH school districts within a 30-mile radius of at least 1 professional development center The remaining 6% (located in the northern portion of the state) would be within a 50 mile radius of the nearest professional development center

Ensuring access for all educators to high quality professional development that results in improved student learning. l Professional Development Centers Provide content workshops, courses, study groups, action research, on-going follow-up support for schools’/districts’ improvement plans physical space access to current technology assistance to “schools in need of improvement” (NCLB) methods for assessing the impact of PD web presence

Ensuring access for all educators to high quality professional development that results in improved student learning. l Governance, Management, and Staffing State Level State Coordinator Statewide Collaborative Council Center Level Site Coordinator Advisory Board Consultants Master Teachers & Leaders Granite State Network Staff Clerical Staff Others as needed and appropriate to area need

Ensuring access for all educators to high quality professional development that results in improved student learning. l Implementation Plan? Initiate through the NH DOE Technology Plan July 1, Up to 4 Centers July 1, Up to 7 Centers July 1, Up to 10 Centers Funding for Professional Development Federal and state grants & entitlements Grants from private foundations Local professional development funds (NCLB, IDEA, etc) Funding for State PD Coordinator Addition to DOE Budget--Estimated $150,000 salary & benefits

Ensuring access for all educators to high quality professional development that results in improved student learning. l Benefits? more equitable access for all educators to HQPD localized support for school improvement statewide and regional info on PD opportunities reduced costs to districts more effective & efficient use of funds improved leadership, teaching, and student learning