Professional Development School Partnerships:

Governance and Accountability

Elizabeth HeinsMercedes Tichenor

Doug MacIsaac

Stetson University

Outline

Background Single-Site Governance Multi-Site Governance Challenges Recommendations Discussion

Process for Becoming a Professional Development School

Informational sessionFaculty presentation/voteApplicationCommittee

review/recommendationAnnouncement

Our Vision StatementVolusia County Schools

and Stetson University

The collaborative professional development partnership between Volusia County Schools and Stetson University is dedicated to supporting a diverse community of learners at all levels of educational development. Through mutual trust, respect, and shared decision making, emphasis will be placed on professional growth, instructional practices, and mentoring.

PDS Goals

Increase student achievement Implement research-based best

practices in teaching Provide on-going support for

preservice and inservice activities to enhance professionalism

Develop strong professional development partnerships

Single-Site Governance

Woodward Avenue School and Stetson

Steering Council

Multi-Site Governance

Volusia County Schools and Stetson Network Steering Council School-Based Steering Councils

Network Steering Council

Structure and Function

Representation

Meets Twice a semester

Reports to School-Based Steering Council

School-Based Steering Council

Structure and Function

Representation

Meets Monthly

Challenges

Equitable distribution of resourcesHumanFinancial

Dissemination of knowledge and practice

Communication

Recommendations

Build an environment of trust Inclusive representation Formal meetings Open communication Focus on short–term and long-term goals Rotate steering council membership Formal agreement

Discussion

Questions & Comments