August Professional Development

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Janise Lane, Interim Executive Director of Teaching and LearningLinda Chen, Chief Academic Officer

August 25 – 28, 2015

Theory of Action2

If we as a school system are to raise the bar for every student to be college and career ready, Then we must support and increase the capacity of principals as instructional leaders so they are equipped to support and develop every teacher to meet the differentiated needs of every student.

Theory of Action in Practice3

(Know your content)

(Know your pedagogy)

(Know your students)

Embracing Equity, Access and Agency

Student Intellectual

Engagement & Racial Equity

(Know your students)

Instructional Framework &

Leadership Rubric

(Know your pedagogy)

Maryland College and

Career Ready & Other State

Content Standards

(Know your content)Monitor, Measure and Modify Instruction

Professional Development Vision & Outcomes

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Vision Competencies Outcomes

Effective school leaders and their instructional leadership teams share a common understanding of high quality instruction. They are able to discuss and analyze data, practices, and make informed decisions related to ongoing school improvement.

• Identify and provide instructional leadership support to implement school-wide collaborative professional learning

• Monitor evidence of progress toward student achievement goals and alter the course of action, as needed

• Instructional leadership teams will develop a plan to improve adult learning to improve student learning outcomes

• Instructional leadership teams will develop specific strategies focused on effective teaching across the school

Effective instructional leaders encourage and leverage teacher leadership to collaboratively support a school-wide, results-oriented focus on teaching, learning, and student achievement.

• Understand the power of instructional leadership teams in addressing student achievement

• Facilitate the development of SMART goals that identify areas of school and classroom improvement

• Develop coaching and mentoring skills

• Teachers will use protocols and data analysis to maximize effectiveness of collaborative planning

• Teachers use data and research to make decisions and measure progress toward school goals

Professional Development Philosophy

Based on principal and teacher advisory groups, educators desired:

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More collaborative time with school-based teams

Increased ability to make connections to school-wide goals based on new learning

Tailored professional development considering the individual school context

Variety of professional development learning experiences via digital platforms

Opportunity to apply new learning immediately in the classroom

August Professional Development6

• August 25th- 28th

When

• School leaders create a plan of professional learning experiences for their staff members

What

• Schools choose from a variety of sessions to help create the professional learning experience:• Plug & Play Sessions• Turnkey Sessions• District-led Sessions

How

Plug & Play Sessions

Content offices will provide Plug & Play modules for school- based

delivery by the principal or designee.

Modules will include a

PowerPoint with annotated agenda, facilitator notes,

and any associated handouts.

Modules are designed to be

delivered in a 2- 2.5 hour session.

Sessions can be delivered at

individual school sites or within

groups of schools within the

Community Network.

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*Note: Multiple sessions will be available. Schools who choose not to deliver Plug & Play sessions during August Professional Development could deliver the modules during collaborative planning meetings, school staff meetings, etc.

Turnkey Sessions

Principals and Instructional Leadership Teams will deliver the CAO Academy module for school-

based implementation.

Module will be uploaded to the CAO Leadership

site with all associated materials.

Module is designed to be delivered in a

3 hour session.

Sessions can be delivered at

individual school sites or within

groups of schools within the

Community Network.

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*Note: This is the only Turnkey Session for August Professional Development and must be delivered as part of the week long professional learning experience at all schools.

District-led Sessions

District offices will provide and lead face-to-face professional

development for small and targeted teacher populations.

Sessions will be offered on August 26th and August

27th.

Principals will sign-up their teachers for appropriate district-led sessions.

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*Note: This is the only Turnkey Session for August Professional Development and must be delivered as part of the week long professional learning experience at all schools.

District-led Session Examples 10

Audience Offering Description

Kindergarten Teachers

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)

Kindergarten teachers will become certified to administer the state-mandated Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) that occurs during the first 10 weeks of Kindergarten.  Participants will understand how to navigate the KRA platform, accurately assess student understanding, and use KRA data to inform instructional decisions.

ESOL Teachers

Curriculum Updates and Instructional Guidance for Low Incidence ESOL Schools

Participants will demonstrate an understanding of the updated curriculum guides and will demonstrate a common understanding for working across grade bands in a small population school, and prepare unit overviews to ensure that students are served in ESOL classes within the first week of school.

School Test Coordinators iReady: Math and ELA

Participants will develop an understanding of how iReady supports individualized, differentiated instruction and learn how to successfully administer the iReady assessment to maximize results.

Future Offerings

Foundational Knowledge CoursesThese courses are introductory level learning that provides foundational professional development

relating to specific instructional practices, programs, terminology, and/or professional

responsibilities.

Courses will be made available in

September 2015 on TSS as a digital

modules.

Teachers may choose from a

variety of course offerings that support their

individual professional

development goals.

Teachers can self- enroll and

complete the self- guided module.

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*Note: Once available, these courses will be open access for the duration of SY15-16. Teachers will earn badges for each completed course and principals can monitor course completion by teacher on Principals’ Dashboard.

Next Steps & Expectations: August Professional Development

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1• Principals and ILTs create a professional learning plan for August 25th – August

28th based on school needs and offerings.

2• Principals submit their professional learning plan by August 10th

• Plans are submitted on O365 CAO Leadership Site click on August 25 – 28 Professional Development in the menu

3• District staff and ILED will provide feedback and plan confirmation by August 14th

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• Upon approval of their plans, Principals will receive guidance for registering their staff members for the district-led sessions of interest.

• Registration for sessions will open August 17th and close on August 20th .• Seats are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

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Appendix

August Systemic Professional Development Structure

School leaders and ILTs use two ½ day sessions to welcome staff back to a new school year and set expectations. Topics covered may include:

• School- wide routines and procedures

• Climate and culture• Professional responsibilities • Team building activities

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August 25

Orientation I

Orientation II

Example

August Systemic Professional Development Structure

CAO Cycle Input School leaders and ILTs use a ½ day

session to deliver content from the CAO Academy to staff members to develop common understanding and practice for SY15-16.

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August 26

CAO Cycle Input

Choice Input

Example

Choice Input School leaders and ILTs use three ½ day

sessions to determine professional learning needs of their staff. Schools may conduct their own professional learning session or implement a Plug & Play session. Targeted groups of teachers may sign-up to attend district-led professional development during this time.

August Systemic Professional Development Structure

Choice Input School leaders and ILTs use three

½ day sessions to determine professional learning needs of their staff. Schools may conduct their own professional learning session or implement a Plug & Play session. Targeted groups of teachers may sign-up to attend district-led professional development during this time.

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August 27

Choice Input

Choice Input

Example

August Systemic Professional Development Structure

Teacher Planning & Prep Teachers use one (1) full day to

plan and prepare classroom environments for student entry on August 31st as part of the BTU contractual agreement.*

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August 28

Teacher Planning & Preparatio

nTeacher

Planning & Preparatio

nExample *Teachers are contracted one(1) full day of prep.

Systemic Professional Development Days

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Oct. 15, 2015Jan. 25, 2016Feb. 26, 2016

Full Day Nov. 6,

2015

Apr. 25, 2016

Half

Day

School leaders and ILTs will determine and deliver professional learning to school-

based staff for all systemic PD days.