1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATES ON IMPLEMENTING THE NEW REGULATIONS JUNE 2, 2009 MARY JANE PARKE

2. To review new PD regulations To share new PD spirit To explain the PD “Trio” To explain the role of the SPDC To provide the SPDC with an implementation timeline To explain the role of the LPDC To explain the role of the CPDC To explain the timelines of the LPDC and CPDC To introduce colleagues to resources

3. NEW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Adopted December 2007 Implemented January 2008 –12 standards –Divided under three headings: Context: WHERE Process: HOW Content: WHAT Professional development that improves the learning of all students…

4. NEW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Align with NJ Standards for teachers Apply to all educators Should be used for new district PD Plans Should be used for PDP’s

5. Spirit of New PD PD Regulations encourage collaborative learning experiences Toolkit for NJ Educators recommended (on our Intranet) Encourages professional learning to take place in collaborative teams within professional learning communities

6. PD Regulations All teachers accrue PD hours (even first year teachers who hold provisional certificates (mentoring) New teachers must have PDP within 60 days from beginning of assignment Provider system has been eliminated Districts can write multi-year plans starting with plans for 2010- 2011 year.

7. O nce upon a time many years ago… The Origins of the LPD Plan

8. What It Looks Like NOW The Trio County Professional Development Board Local Professional Development Committee School Professional Development Committee

9. SPDC 3 TEACHERS 1 ADMINISTRATOR The initial terms of charter members of the SPDC shall be staggered to assure continuity with two teacher members serving three years and the other teacher serving two years. Subsequent terms shall be TWO years Members can serve up to three additional terms Terms begin on September 1 and shall expire August 31 of the appropriate year Member vacancy: the president in consultation with building association representatives shall appoint a replacement to serve out the remaining term

10. The Role of the SPDC To work as a professional learning community that connects teaching and learning, in the school and the classrooms, to determine the staff professional learning that will enhance student achievement.

11. The Role of the SPDC Establish group norms Determine goals Develop communication process Assess learning needs of SPDC members Work Collaboratively with LPDC Work collaboratively with other SPDC’s Training (webinars, Toolkit)

12. SPDC: Developing the School PD Plan (DOE Template) Review current PD Plans (will place on Intranet) Collect & organize data Identify the essential focus of student learning Conduct needs assessment Identify goals and outcomes Plan PD activities Monitor school plan Create evaluation plan Work with LPDC

13. School PD Plans Submitted in 2009 (for 2010-11) will Include School Profile Reflection on Previous PD Opportunities Needs Assessment Student Learning Goals PD Opportunities PD Resources Ongoing Assessment and Evaluation

14. Timeline September, October, and November are planning months End of November- SPDC plan submitted

15. LPDC 4 Teachers 2 Administrators We form the Local Professional Development Plan by: Collecting and by reviewing School PD Plans Determining common needs and goals from school PD plans Communicate District PD Plan Train, support, and work with SPDC’s And…

16. LPDC Timeline December, January, and February are planning months. End of February – LPDC plan submitted to BOE for approval After BOE approval – send to County for approval If approved by County- back to BOE for final approval and adoption by Board Resolution Place on Intranet

17. CPDB 15 members Collect and review LPDC plans Provide feedback for the LPDC Communicate exemplary plans to DOE April and May are County Review Months End of July CPDC report submitted to DOE

18. Resources Handouts Webinars (4 modules) at: http://www.nj.gov/education/profdev/pd/teacher/ Toolkit on Intranet A Plan Template when released by DOE Trainings

19. Learning Ladder Think, Pair, Share Draw a ladder with 7 rungs Starting on the lowest rung and continuing to the top, list 7 important things you learned in the presentation. List each item on a rung with the most important at the top.

20. To review new PD regulations To share new PD spirit To explain the PD “Trio” To explain the role of the SPDC To provide the SPDC with an implementation timeline To explain the role of the LPDC To explain the role of the CPDC To explain the timelines of the LPDC and CPDC To introduce colleagues to resources Goals

21. Independent Exploration Explore: http://www.nj.gov/educa tion/profdev/pd/teach er/roadmap.pdf Start with Webinar One: Printable Version Then review Webinar 2,3,4. Explore Toolkit on Intranet when you have lots of time. Do you know the password?

22. Reflection With Your Team What was the most positive aspect of today’s meeting? Take a piece of paper and a marker. Of all that you learned/accomplished from this meeting, what are the headlines that you want to share with other staff members? Write your headline on the paper to share.