Supporting Meaningful Professional Development
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Carlsbad High School WASC Report
The same factors that will support school improvement create barriers that will need to be overcome. Most students consistently achieve high levels of learning; all students need to achieve high levels of learning. In order to maximize outcomes, all staff will need to adopt a belief system that all students cana nd will learn at high levels. Underrepresented subgroups will need to receive enhanced support and a comprehensive safety net will need to be developed. A culture of data analysis, diagnostic/prescriptive instruction, and student-centered instructional strategies will need to be deeply embedded in order to meet the needs of all students. It will be a challenge to spread a sense of urgency about outcomes for some when outcomes for most are already very good.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Professional Development Checklist
These are some simple and helpful reminders and resources to assist in planning for each and every session. While these meetings will certainly be helpful in improving the operational efficiencies of the district, they are also opportunities for professional development. As such, please review the following as you plan and prepare:
- Clarify the purpose and outcomes. Spend time communicating the purpose and intended outcomes at the beginning of each session.
- Be mindful that we serve a diverse group of students. Have you considered how to approach your topic differently from the lens of English Learners, Special Education students, and the Gifted and Talented?
- Check Public Folders for more resources
- Think about assessment and evaluation on the front end of each initiative. Plan to populate Data Director with any and all student achievement information that will help us to make progress.
- Check Public Folders for more resources, particularly the Assessment Information Folder
- Ask for feedback from your group to help guide ongoing improvements. You can use a simple online survey posted on the CUSD Professional Development Blog periodically to simplify the feedback process. Let Devin know when you want to access results.
- For additional insights into how to structure your time, check out these articles and resources:
Friday, May 7, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Differentiation in the Classroom
Please click here to access the narrated presentation. Special thanks to Joyce Vallone for creating the presentation. Enjoy!
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