1. Office of School Support 2014-2015
IPDP Writing Guide
Office of School Support

2. Elements of the IPDP: Focus Areas and Professional Learning Targets
My Professional Learning Target
Definition: Criterion from the Instructional Practice or Professional Expectations Rubrics
Definition: A professional target for improvement based upon data or rationale such as student performance data, classroom observations, walkthroughs, etc. Not a SMART goal.
Example: Designs effective lesson plans, units, and assessments
Example: Based upon 2014 End-of-Course English I scores, I will incorporate clear systems and routines for assessing student understanding during the lesson to improve students' ability to interpret literary techniques.
Let’s look at the first two elements.
The focus area will contain 1-2 criteria from the IP or PE rubric. Focus areas should be drawn directly from the Instructional Practice criteria or the some of Professional Expectations criteria that are appropriate.
The following two Professional Expectations criteria may be included in a teacher’s IPDP focus area, as they address skills and habits that teachers may wish to work on and develop throughout the year.
PR-2: Treats colleagues with respect throughout all aspects of work
PR-7: Communicates with parents throughout the year
When developing the IPDP, two focus areas should be identified for the teacher to work on throughout the school year.
These areas can and should be updated throughout the year as the teacher meets particular targets.
The professional learning target is written as a formula. Read example and identify the color coded parts.
Professional Learning Target
Rationale
Activity
Objective

3. Example: My Professional Learning Target
Based upon 2014 SAT scores on Reading Comprehension, I will utilize flexible instructional groups based on student learning needs to improve comprehension of non-fiction literature.
Based upon feedback from my appraiser’s most recent observation, I will set and implement effective discipline management procedures that will increase the amount of time students spend on task.
Based upon 2014 End-of-Course English I scores, I will incorporate clear systems and routines for assessing student understanding during the lesson to improve students' ability to interpret literary techniques (e.g., foreshadowing, allusion, symbolism).
Based upon my reflection of my instructional practice, I will incorporate instructional strategies that allow students to participate in and complete instructional tasks, volunteer responses to questions, follow teacher directions, and ask appropriate questions to increase student engagement.
RAO==look at the formula in each have participants identify in each

4. Elements of the IPDP: Teacher Activities
Actions the teacher will take within a certain time period to improve practice in the focus area. A focus should be placed on individualized and targeted professional activities as opposed to district-wide learning sessions.
Watch a sample video on leveled-grouping and create a plan for introducing this concept in your classroom.
Observe an experienced teacher on your campus who is adept at differentiated instruction.
Definition
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Examples

5. Actions should include:
concrete resources that teachers can seek out
steps that teachers can take
supports that teachers can take advantage of during a reasonable amount of time
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During the initial writing of the IPDP, teachers and appraisers should not include actions that hinge on the support of Teacher Development Specialists. Teacher Development Specialists will add value and ideas to development plans only after observing and meeting with teachers.
Teachers will receive an observation from a Teacher Development Specialist by the end of the fall semester.

6. Elements of the IPDP: Appraiser Supports
Actions the appraiser will take to help the teacher make growth on this professional learning target. May include providing expertise, connecting the teacher with coaches or peers, providing targeted observations, and more.
Connect [Teacher] with [Other Teacher] who is an expert at differentiation strategies.
Provide materials and guidance to scaffold teacher learning about [Focus Area].
Definition
Examples

7. Elements of the IPDP: Evidence of Accomplishment
Evidence or data that will be used to determine accomplishment of the professional learning target. Note, accomplishment is not completion of activities but rather impact on student outcomes and/or teacher behavior, depending on the target.
Six-week assessments show evidence of student improvement in comprehension strategies so that by January, 85% of students demonstrate mastery of at least 80% of reading comprehension objectives taught.
Definition
Example
Hyperlink to online form
Source of Evidence
Desired Outcome
Evidence of Accomplishment