ELAD542 M2 DISC Applying the ISLLC Standards and the 11 Top Ten Most Wanted Strategies for school culture by Sorenson & Goldsmith, to transform the Earl Roloff Elementary School, in Combes Public School System, into a model school using a $150,000 grant will be a worthwhile challenge! When the new superintendent demonstrated a collaborative leadership style by forming a Principal interview team that included both veteran and new teachers to choose the new principal, it well-received; therefore, as the new principal, following through with a similar collaborative style would likely be successful. In my perspective, the principal needs to develop a strategic plan that creates a shared vision and goals with a variety of stakeholders, provides professional development for the staff to achieve those goals, and reaches into the community to develop partnerships and positive relationships.…
As a shared vision is implemented throughout the school, the benefits to the staff and students will be apparent. This vision can provide the basis for structure, even if the Professional Learning Community isn’t implemented within the…
It also gives the updated procedures and policies in which the setting should follow in order to promote the best possible working practices within the organisation. For example, the ‘Whistle blowing policiy’ this policy may be updated and then have more duties may be addd to the list and so thereforefore CPD allows workers and organisations to update their knowlwdege and make sure that they are uswing the updated practices. Continuing Professional Development can help a professional keep your skills up to date and prepare you for greater responsibilities. It can boost your confidence, strengthen your professional credibility and help you become more creative in tackling new…
By engaging in professional development and staying abreast of the trends in education provides an example of a life-long learner. I will continue to improve to encourage my staff to pursue excellence in education. I will provide opportunities of professional development for all staff members. Shared planning times, collaboration, and professional learning communities will be a hallmark of my practice. Connection.…
The education system is constantly changing; new standards are being developed. As state standards continue to change teachers need more professional development and training to meet the needs of the evolving educational…
Preface The following needs assessment illustrates National Association of School Psychology (NASP) Standard 2.9 requirements. A needs assessment is a program-level need to help determine what practices are working, and what practices need more strategies for success. This document demonstrates skills that were used to collaborate with teachers, evaluate and apply research, collect data, measurement and data analysis. Data collection was utilized to measure and analyze what practices at the school and individual level need more professional development.…
Amanda had never worked in her building before so she didn’t know how to tailor professional development. As a future principal, I may be leading a building that I know little about. She used observations and school leaders to assist her with making professional development decisions. What she discovered is that her school needed a more positive culture and climate. She sat down and made a prioritised list of what she wanted to implement in the school year.…
Reflection: Week Five During my midterm evaluation, both TAP and professional related areas of development were discussed. The TAP Area of Reinforcement was identified as Teacher Knowledge of Students (TKS), and the TAP Area of Refinement was designated as Teacher Content Knowledge (TCK). Professional Areas of Reinforcement include Growing and Developing Professionally: Continued Professional Growth and the Professional Area of Reinforcement is Showing Professionalism: Fulfilling Professional Responsibilities. I have worked diligently to improve and strengthen these areas of development since our meeting. I have made efforts to extend both the TAP and Professionalism Areas of Reinforcement by providing appropriately differentiated materials…
This report that was issued by the Learning Policy Institute reviews 35 research studies on professional development that has been proven effective in changing teaching practices that have improved student outcomes. The authors, Linda Darling-Hammond, Maria E. Hyler and Madelyn Gardner wrote this analysis to help inform policymakers and others involved in curriculum development and education reform of what makes Professional Development and models effective for teachers and students of the 21st century. After defining professional development, the authors used the research studies as evidence to identify seven crucial elements of all successful Professional Development (PD) models and effective implementation strategies. The seven characteristics…
My project advocates continued professional development while providing awareness that not only do we need good communication skills with our co-workers, we also need good communication skills for the families that we work with daily to the development of secure and trusting relationship communication is of the utmost importance. The staff members are given additional skills needed to fully discuss the situations which arise on a daily basis that involve a child within their families. Quality educational development and services to families depends on effective listening, talking, writing, and reading. Face-to face, telephonic, and written communications need to be complete and accurate.…
There has been great deal of discussion in the last decade about trying to figure out what changes the leaders should implement into the school districts. One of the new ideas is the four C’s that national organizations are trying to get schools to use in their education curriculum therefore students are up to speed and successful in the changing world. The four C’s consist of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity and Innovation. Professional Development isn’t viewed and its true significance is unrealized in mostly educators around the world. It’s something that will challenge you to think and collaborate with colleagues and encourages you to be creative and take innovative in the project.…
Needs Assessment Results Professional Development Needed Tally Total Content Knowledge and Skills 8, 10, 5, 10, 10, 8.6 Classroom Management 4, 1, 1, 10, 5 4.2 Relations with Parents 3, 8, 5, 10, 5 6.2 Student Motivation 3, 8, 3, 10, 9 6.6 Student Engagement 5, 10, 3, 10, 4 6.4 Needs of Diverse Learners 3, 10, 5, 5, 6 5.8 Student Assessments 7, 8, 5, 10, 6 7.2 Organizational Skills 6, 9, 10, 5, 10 8 Communication with Colleagues 10, 10, 10, 5, 7 8.4 Other: None I surveyed 5 new teachers on my campus on what professional development that they feel that they would benefit from the most as a new teacher. The teachers being surveyed were a small sample size, because of the parent/teacher conferences being held this week on my campus,…
Professional Learning Communities play a very important role in making a school effective. Within these professional learning communities teachers are…
SC5 Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and a commitment to ongoing professional learning to enable further development of skills, expertise and teaching capacity. As a teacher, I am strongly committed to the practice of connecting and communicating with the school community by being involved in co-curricular activities. My involvements have included fundraising, organising concerts and productions, school camps and coaching sporting teams. As a former media professional, I have filmed or photographed school plays, sports days, and events.…
Expand your content competence, improve your subject matter knowledge and impact your classroom instruction as a teacher. Professional Development can be achieved many different ways. I recently finished earned my masters in Agricultural Education and through the time I spent working on it I gained knowledge and skills that I have implemented in my classroom. I started the process four years ago and finished my project and defense in December of 2015. By working to complete my master 's in agricultural education I have been able to expand my knowledge base in several agricultural areas as well as grow as a teacher.…