1. SMHC Talent Development around Instruction To Increase Student Learning
Carl Cohn

2. The Solution Develop a strategic plan for improving teacher quality across the teacher preparation a K-16 partnership Strategic Planning Committee composed of….
Teachers at all phases of preparation
School site administrators
University faculty and administration
Teachers’ association representatives
Professional development providers

3. Recruiting Quality Teachers
Employment Information Meetings Targeting Student Teachers
National and Statewide Recruitment
LBUSD Employees Serve as University Faculty and Promote District to Recruit Quality Teachers
Student Teacher Interview Week

4. Hiring Process WinOcular System—Online Application Process
Haberman Star Teacher Selection Interview Protocol
Collaborative Interview Process
Database of University New Hires

5. Beliefs About Quality Teaching
High rates of student achievement are directly related to the quality of classroom instruction, regardless of the gender, ethnicity, primary language, or socioeconomic status of the student.
The quality of classroom instruction is dependent upon the content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and belief systems of the teacher.
Teachers develop these characteristics through quality pre-service preparation programs, thorough induction processes, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

6. Professional Development Plan New Teacher Induction New Teacher Professional Development
New Teacher/Special Education Institute (K-12)
Essential Elements of Effective Instruction (K-12)
Literacy Institute/Math Institute (K-5)
Content Institute (6-12)
Content Reading Institute (6-12_
Differentiation: ELD/SDAIE Institute (K-12)

7. Professional Development Plan New Teacher Induction New Teacher Support
Role of the principal and new teacher site coordinator
Role and training of new teacher coach
Best practice observation and feedback instrument
Individual induction plan

8. Professional Development Plan Experienced Teachers
Professional development catalog offerings
Advanced Content Institute
Advanced training on research—based instructional strategies/differentiation
Training on textbooks and instructional materials
Assessment training
Standards-based unit

9. Professional Development Plan Advanced Certifications
Reading specialist Certificate/Credential
Gifted and Talented Teacher Certificate
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification

10. Beliefs About Quality Leadership Effective leaders exhibit characteristics described in the administrative standards. Administrators
Have high expectations and believe all students can achieve
Are continually learning, developing new skills and interests to improve, innovate and refine the educational system

11. Beliefs About Quality Leadership
Communicate their vision, clarify purposes, and align strategies to reach school and district goals
Lead their staffs in the examination of data/student work to determine next steps and monitor results to improve achievement
Have the capabilities to develop and sustain strong interpersonal relationship with staff, parents, and the school community and inspire all stakeholders to support school and district goals.

12. Professional Development Plan Principals
Training is based on administrative standards
Instructional leadership
Operational leadership
Public leadership
Disposition of a leader

13. Professional Development Plan Principals and Vice Principals Induction Program
Transition/Site Orientation Time
New Administrative Workshops
Collegial Support/Principal Coaches
Principal Buddy/Mentor
Cohort Participation
Association of California of School Administrators
Handbook for New Administrators
California Schools Leadership Association

14. Professional Development Plan Principals Training
Summer workshops
Monthly professional development sessions
Walkthrough process
Cohort groups
Professional book clubs
Administrative coaches