Seekonk Public Schools

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1 2008- District-Wide Professional Development Plan Strategic Plan Goals I. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: To improve student achievement. II. District and School Organization: To build fiscally responsible organizational structures which support teaching and learning to meet the unique needs of all students. III. IV. Community Relations and Partnerships: To promote and enhance mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with individuals and groups in the community. District and School Resources: To provide the necessary resources to support the educational needs of the district. V. Technology: To employ a variety of technologies as integral components of district curricula, administrative operations, and community partnerships.

2 2008- District-Wide Professional Development Plan A. Ensure all faculty members maintain certification. quality 1. Mary Ann McKinnon, Assistant Dean, from Bridgewater State College to present on Licensure and Certification. First year teacher required to attend. 2. Develop and publish an S.P.S. Individual Professional Development Plan form for teachers to use. 1. Professional Development Committee/Mentoring Program Facilitators 2. Professional Development Committee 1.November 17, September, 2008 B. Analyze and make recommendations for improvements in the District Mentoring Program. and 3. Recertification Workshops Assistance in completing online application. 1. Mentors and Mentees complete evaluation on the Evaluations were reviewed, and recommendations for improvements were made. 3. Six teachers participated in mentor training at SouthCoast Collaborative. 3. Technology Integrators, Professional Development Committee 1. Mentoring Facilitators, Mentors, Mentees 2. Mentoring Facilitators April 28-30, 1. June, 2008, then Annually 2. June-August, 2008, then Annually 3. August 4-5, Improved Induction program running school year was implemented. 4. Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Mentoring Facilitators, Mentors, Mentees (1 st year) 4. August, June, 5. New teachers in their second year continued to be mentored. 5. Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Mentoring Facilitators, Mentors, Mentees (2 nd year) 5. August, 2008 June,

3 2008- District-Wide Professional Development Plan C. Ensure statemandated is implemented each year. and 1. District Powerpoint and sign-off on district website. 2. Provide Nonviolent Crisis Intervention refresher and initial training as needed. 1. Administrators, Director of Technology 2. Director of Special Education, Administrators, 1. Annually in September 2. December,, then Annually D. Revise Teacher Evaluation Process to provide reflection and teacher goal-setting. quality 1. Develop and implement new Teacher Evaluation Process. 2. Provide training for staff on new Teacher Evaluation Process. 3. Provide training for evaluators to calibrate use of Teacher Evaluation tools. 1. Joint District and Association Evaluation Committee 2. Evaluation Committee, Administrators, 3. Dir. of Curriculum and Instruction, Administration, Department Heads 1. July, - April, 2. February- May, 3. Summer, E. Design relevant, meaningful that focuses on teachers needs and district goals. and II. D & S Org. 3. Provide increased time and opportunity for PreK-12 coordination between and across grade 1. Survey staff for interests/need. 2. Analyze survey results and determine opportunities for the school year. 3. Design November Inservice Days which offer dual opportunities: choice of workshops based on topics of need identified in survey and discussions of horizontal and vertical articulation of the curriculum and End of Year Expectations. 4. Design March Inservice Day to follow-up on 1. Professional Development Committee 2. Professional Development Committee 3. Professional Administrators, Department Heads, 4. Professional 1. May, 2008, then Annually 2. June, 2008, then Annually 3. September- November, January-

4 2008- District-Wide Professional Development Plan F. Provide time and opportunitie s for that will improve students achievement in English Language Arts. levels. quality 1. Develop and comprehensive PreK-12 curriculum design model for each learning area that correlates grade level/subject learning area expectations with the MA Frameworks and includes learning materials, strategies, and assessment measures. November and introduce the of Benchmark Assessments. 5. Brown Bag Lunches for Special Ed. Staff to stay updated on federal and state special ed. regulations and requirements. 1. Curriculum Network to develop common template and definitions for curriculum. 2. K-12 ELA Task Force to oversee of ELA curriculum drafts. 3. to work by grade level (2 teachers per grade) writing drafts of ELA curriculum guides Director of Special Education, School Psychologists, Special Ed. Staff 1. District Curriculum Network 2. ELA Task Force 3. ELA Task Force,, Administration, Director of Curriculum and Instruction March, (6 per year) 1. September- November, November, June, 3. December, 2008-June, II. D & S Org. 3. Provide increased time and opportunity for PreK-12 coordination between and across grade levels.

5 G. Provide that will support K-5 students achievement in Science and Technology. 3. Analyze and use data to make informed curricular and instructional decisions. II. D & S Org. 3. Provide increased time and opportunity for PreK-12 coordination between and across grade levels. quality V.Technology 3. Deliver appropriate to support the use of technology in the classroom and district operations. Seekonk Public Schools District-Wide Professional Development Plan 1. Develop selection procedures for instructional material/ textbooks, and programs. 2. met to identify science materials and resources and discuss pilot programs. 3. attended at Boston Museum of Science Library to research materials and resources. 4. Various out-of-district workshops on Elementary Science and Engineering. 5. Workshops by grade level for teachers in Gr. 3-5 on new McMillan/McGraw Hill Science: A Closer Look Program. 6. K-5 to update grade level science curriculum guides to reflect new resources 7. Technology workshops by grade level for teachers in Gr. 3-5 on new Science: A Closer Look Program. 1. Curriculum Network 2. Elementary Science Committee Members, Elementary Principals, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 3. Seven (7) K-6 teachers attended Gr. 3-5, Administrators, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, McGraw Hill Representatives 6., Elementary Principals, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 7. Gr. 3-5, Administrators, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, McGraw Hill Representatives 1. September- October, September, 2008-January, 3. November 19, 4. December, 2008-February, February 25 & 26, 6. June, 7. October,

6 2008- District-Wide Professional Development Plan H. Provide on standardsbased education. 2.Communicate expectations and achievement to students and parents. and 1. Professional on developing End of Year Expectations. 2. H.M.S. teacher staff meeting devoted to Integration of Technology Literacy Standards with subject area curriculum guides. 1. Professional Principals, Department Heads 2. Middle School:, Librarian, Computer Basics Teacher, Technology Integrator,Administration. Dir. of Curr. And Instruct. 1. November 3-4, March 9, II. D & S Org. 3. Provide increased time and opportunity for PreK-12 coordination between and across grade levels. 3. Professional on Benchmark Assessments. 4. Planning for implementation of K-2 standardsbased report cards. 3. Professional Elementary Report Card Committee 3. March 23, 4. January, September, quality 5. Provide on implementing K-2 standards-based report cards. 6. Evaluating K-2 implementation and begin planning for Gr. 3-5 standards-based report cards. 5. Elementary Report Card Committee 6. Elementary Report Card Committee 5. June- October, V.Technology 2. Ensure that technology is integrated curriculum. 7. Workshops for 9-12 ELA and History and Social Science staff on Using Rubrics to Improve Writing Skills with Anne Steele from SHS Principal, 9-12 ELA and Hist. & SS, October 28, 2008 (ELA) and April 6, (Hist. & SS)

7 2008- District-Wide Professional Development Plan I. Train teachers as required by D.E.S.E. to meet the needs of English Language Learners. 5. Engage all students in challenging programs that employ multiple pathways to meet their individual needs. quality 5. Expand alternative educational opportunities that meet individual learning needs. 1. Offer ELL Category I training to elementary and secondary school teachers. 2. Offer ELL Category II training to elementary and secondary school teachers. 3. ELL Task Force Meetings to plan district ELL 1. Professional 21, (24) 2. Southeastern MA Educational Collaborative (SMEC), : Secondary (5) Elementary (6) 3. Director of Special Education, ELL Task Force 1. November 3, 2008 and March 23, 2. December, 2008 January, J. Provide staff in technology to improve student learning and school and district operations. 2.Communicate expectations and achievement to students and parents. and 1. Survey staff for technology interests/needs. 2. Analyze survey results and determine technology opportunities for the school year. 1. Professional Dev. Com., Technology Integrators, Dir. of Technology 2. Technology Integrators, Dir. of Technology 1. May, 2008, then Annually 2. June, 2008, then Annually

8 2008- District-Wide Professional Development Plan quality V. Technology 1. Advance creative and critical thinking skills through the effective and ethical use of technology. 2. Ensure that technology is integrated curriculum. 3. Deliver appropriate to support the use of technology in the classroom and district operations. 3. Provide technology workshops for staff during the summer and in November. 4. Provide Just In Time On-site opportunities through co-planning, coteaching, and reflection. 5. Provide Just In Time On-site opportunities on district software, ie. School s Webpages, Data Warehouse, Administrator s Plus 6. Train teachers at Martin to implement use of Gradequick for computerized gradebooks and report cards. 7. Pilot Edline at SHS to provide parents and students online access to grades. 3. Technology Integrators, Dir. of Technology, 4. Technology Integrators, Administrators, 5. Director of Technology, Administrators 6. Elementary Technology Integrator, Dir. of Technology, Martin Principal and 7. Secondary Schools Technology Integrator, Dir. of Technology, SHS Admin., Voluntary SHS 3. August 4- August 7, 2008 & November 3-4, Ongoing school year. 5. Ongoing school year. 6. Ongoing school year. 7. March June, 8. S.P.S. University-Plan and begin an online technology website. 8. Technology Integrators 8. March-June,

9 2008- District-Wide Professional Development Plan K. Participate in partnerships with area colleges and universities to offer a variety of opportunities. III. COMM. REL. & PART. 2. Seek funds to support school and community relationships. quality 1. Participate in SouthCoast Education Compact at UMASS Dartmouth in order for teachers to receive discounted courses. 2. Participate in Teaching American History Grant, Essentials Course, and Technology Course at Bristol Community College. 3. Participate in Reading Recovery Grant (training for 2 teachers) with Fall River Public Schools. 1. Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 2., Social Studies Dept. Head, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Aitken Principal 3., Elementary Principals October, 2008-June, 3. October, 2008 June, 4. Mathematics and Computer Science Collaborative (MACS) at Bridgewater State College 4. Math Department Head, SHS Provide cooperating teachers for student teachers from various colleges, ie. Music, Grs. 2-5, Librarian, Special Education 5. Principals,, Providence College, Rhode Island College HMS served as a site for a graduate course Brain Functions in Teaching & Learning 6., Ralph Montella from EBECRI 6.September 17, December 17, 2008