2:150-AP4 Mission, Beliefs, Indicators and Measures for Professional Learning
Mission, Beliefs, Indicators and Measures for Professional Learning in Batavia 101
CONTEXT – The organization, system, and culture in which new learning will be implemented. The essential conditions for effective professional learning are…
BELIEFS
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING INCLUDES… |
INDICATORS
(What will we see if the beliefs are in action?) |
Possible MEASURES or ARTIFACTS |
Varied approaches to professional learning |
- Multiple approaches to delivering professional learning are utilized
- Multiple learning opportunities exist at the district and building level
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- Professional Learning Catalogue (to be developed)
- Registration Data (to be developed)
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Systems that support a continuous |
- A system of training-development-learning exists
- A culture of ongoing learning exists across all levels of the organization (staff, administration, BOE, community)
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- Appraisal Data set (to be developed)
- Outside Conference/Workshop Requests (to be developed)
- Professional Learning Satisfaction Survey (to be developed)
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Time to support professional learning opportunities |
- Job- embedded time is provided for teachers and groups to reflect on and process their learning
- Learning occurs within and beyond the work environment
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- % of building-directed meetings devoted to professional learning (to be developed)
- Coaching/Mentoring logs (to be developed
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Professional learning contributes to improve student achievement |
- Collective responsibility for student achievement
- Collective responsibility for teacher success
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- School Improvement Plans
- Data or Reflections (instructional rounds, articulation, data days)
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PROCESS – The ‘how’ of professional learning. Describes the educator learning processes used in acquisition of new knowledge and skills.
BELIEFS
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING INCLUDES… |
INDICATORS
(What will we see if the beliefs are in action?) |
Possible MEASURES or ARTIFACTS |
Opportunities for collaboration and communication across all levels of the organization |
- Collaboration within and between buildings, grade levels, and content areas
- Multiple means of communication about learning opportunities (i.e., website, staff meeting, etc.)
- Ongoing communication to community about importance of professional learning for student achievement
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- Feedback on Professional Learning Communication Plan (to be developed)
- Effectiveness data on mode and medium (to be developed)
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Meaningful experiences are differentiated based upon adult learning needs |
- A balance exists between required and requested professional learning opportunities
- Learning experiences are valued by staff
- Learning occurs in a respectful environment that promotes risk-taking
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- Satisfaction Survey (to be developed)
- Professional Learning Evaluations (to be developed)
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The use of data and research for identifying professional learning needs |
- Professional Learning Advisory Council utilizes multiple data sources to recommend learning experiences (i.e., evaluation, appraisal, assessment, curriculum review, etc.)
- Teachers and teams gather and analyze data
- Teachers and teams read and discuss current research
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- PLAC self-assessment (to be developed)
- Analyze PLAC agendas for time study
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CONTENT – The ‘what’ of professional learning. Professional learning content addresses the knowledge and skills that ensure all students are successful.
BELIEFS
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING INCLUDES… |
INDICATORS
(What will we see if the beliefs are in action?) |
Possible MEASURES or ARTIFACTS |
Alignment to districtcurriculum |
- District curriculum is a guide for the content of learning opportunities
- Induction includes learning of District curriculum
- Specific opportunities for district and building leaders to become strong instructional leaders
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- Induction evaluations/program analysis
- Tracking specialists needs, access, and professional learning continuum
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Both content learning and pedagogy |
- Opportunities exist to increase teacher content knowledge
- Opportunities exist to increase teacher craft in evidence-based strategies
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- Professional Learning Catalogue
- Registration Information
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Date Adopted: April 4, 2013