1. COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT Roger Berman, SETRC Supervisor Denise Jaffe, SETRC Trainer Alison Telsey, SETRC Trainer

2. “If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’re going to get what you’ve always gotten!”

3. CHANGE is a prerequisite for IMPROVEMENT!

4. Systemic Change Highly complex process Professional development is essential.

5. “The best way to cope with change is to help create it!”

6. Effective Staff Development Think BIG but Start small.

7. Effective Staff Development Focuses on learning and learners Has clear goals Includes assessments to document progress Uses available resources Recognizes that change is necessary for improvement Provides on-going follow-up and support.

8. Effective Staff Development Every activity should include: a statement of how it relates to the mission of the school a list of intended outcomes a description of how the outcomes will be documented or assessed.

9. Program Evaluation Participant reactions to the program Participant learning from the program Organization support and change Participant use of new knowledge & skill Results: student learning outcomes.

10. Local District’s Role Develop, write and implement CSPD plan including needs assessment, data analysis, evaluation and documentation. Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop Long Term CSPD Goals & Annual Goals based upon current status and data analysis. Provide SETRC with updated and revised CSPD plans and matrix.

11. SETRC’s Role Provide overview information on CSPD process Assist with development of CSPD plan Provide in-district staff development based upon identified CSPD goals. Coordinate regional trainings based on input from district CSPD plans. Provide information on consultants and other training opportunities.

12. CSPD = FAPE Consider it your district’s very own IEP!!

13. Basis of CSPD Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Summative data (long term trends) What is presently working and how it can be enhanced Role of parents.

14. Key Performance Indicators Reading test scores Math test scores Numbers/types of diplomas awarded Dropout incidence Classification rate Integration in general education classrooms Placement in separate settings Over representation of minorities.

15. Remember! Personnel development is integral to the implementation of IDEA!