Independent Evaluation of Professional Development Frameworks
Professional Development Report Northwest Independent School District June 1, 2015.
Transcript of Professional Development Report Northwest Independent School District June 1, 2015.
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Professional Development Report
Northwest Independent School District
June 1, 2015
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Our Vision
The best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready:• Ready for college• Ready for the global workplace• Ready for personal success
The best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready:
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Operational Goal I
Northwest ISD will design dynamic learning experiences to ensure that all students are future-ready learners.
Goal I – Targeted Objective A
Design and implement curriculum that incorporates the learning requirements of future- ready students as identified by the NISD Profile of a Graduate.
Goal I – Targeted Objective B
Transform the learning environment through choice, relevance, and engagement.
Goal I – Targeted Objective C
Advance collaboration, creativity, imagination, and innovation through differentiation and multi-dimensional learning.
Goal I – Targeted Objective D
Provide personalized anywhere/anytime learning through the integration of evolving digital resources.
Goal I – Targeted Objective E
Facilitate healthy life choices to advance student health, productivity, and well-being.
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Professional Development Focus
• Pedagogical Development• Curriculum Development• Leadership Development
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Professional Development
• Summer 2015 • Back to School 2015
Professional Learning
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New Hires
Induction Week includes:
• Campus day with administrator and mentor (all new hires)
• Curriculum Coordinators provide overview of curriculum resources and instructional expectations
• Ambassador training• Thinking Maps
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Yearly PD Focus
English Language Arts• Early Literacy, Guided Reading,
Book Clubs• Conferring• Safety Nets• Author Studies• Close Reading• Thinking Maps• Curriculum Updates
• Writing Calibration
• AP Holistic Training
• Journals
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English Language Arts
• Curriculum Previews• Data Reviews• Writing & Journal Calibrations• DRA & QRI Training• 5 ELA Academies throughout the year
– Guided Reading– Small Group Literacy Instruction– Running Records– Progress Monitoring– Reading & Writing Think Alouds– Book Clubs
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Yearly PD Focus
Math• Understanding of the new math
TEKS• Process standards• Math adoptions• Student Discourse• Workshop Model• Student Justification
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Yearly PD Focus
Science• PBA – New Assessment Format - CCR• Calibrating PBAs• Focus on Investigations• Journaling• Curriculum Updates• Science adoption• Literacy Skills
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Writing in Science
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Yearly PD Focus
Social Studies• Document Based Questioning
training for Grades 2-12• Secondary DBQ Rubric training• DBQ calibration training• AP Historical Thinking Skills• AP US History training with exam
designer
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Journaling in Social Studies
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A Look Ahead
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Engage
• Keynote Speakers– Jeff Anderson - Author– James Burnett – Founder Origo Mathematics
• Conference Style• Outside presenters
– Sandy Snow – Formative Assessment– Origo Math trainers– Lead4ward – Data & Strategies Focus
• Teacher Leaders• Door prizes
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Teacher Leaders
• 53 Core Content Sessions• 22 Special Content Sessions• 56 Choice Sessions
Over 250 NISD Presenters
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Operational Goal II
Northwest ISD will recruit, develop, retain, and recognize an exceptional, highly motivated staff to optimize student
engagement and learning.
Goal II – Targeted Objective A
Promote a climate and culture within Northwest ISD to ensure that actions align to the core beliefs and vision of the District.
Goal II – Targeted Objective B
Recognize excellence by rewarding efforts that are successful reflections of the District's mission and goals.
Goal II– Targeted Objective C
Develop a wellness program designed to improve employee health, productivity, and well-being.
Goal II – Targeted Objective D
Reward continued service to the District and profession through a salary structure that is competitive and that serves as a recruiting tool.
Goal II – Targeted Objective E
Expand comprehensive professional learning systems that remain responsive to the needs of future-ready learners.
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The Beautiful Thing About Learning Is That
No One Can Take It Away From You.
B.B. King