Professional Development Plan - McDonald County R-1 School ...

McDonald County R-1 School District
Professional Development Plan
Mission Statement
The McDonald County R-1 School District
Professional Development Committee is
committed to
Every Child-Everyday-Whatever It Takes.
Adopted June 2011

Introduction
Beginning August 1993, Senate Bill #380 requires Missouri School Districts to provide
professional development programs for beginning and practicing teachers. A major goal of
this program is to ensure that beginning teachers get the help and guidance they need
during those first two (2) years in the classroom. Another goal is to ensure that
experienced teachers have access to quality in-service training, opportunities for
professional growth that will instill personal satisfaction and renewed commitment to their
work.
Key provisions:
1. The district must allocate one percent of state funds received through
school foundation programs to the Professional Development
Committee.
2. Seventy-five percent of the one percent must be spent in the fiscal
year it is received.
3. Professional development expenditures under this section should be
spent for the purpose of meeting objectives of the Comprehensive
School Improvement Plan (CSIP) of the district as developed by the
board.
4. The penalty for not complying with the requirements is loss of state
aid during the next school year.
The success of professional development programs depends on cooperation among
teachers, administrators, school board members and teacher educators. The potential
benefits to teachers and students will make this effort worthwhile.
Goals for CSIP for McDonald County R-1 School District:
1. To Improve Student Performance
2. To Employ and Retain High-Quality Staff
3. To Provide Appropriate Facilities, Support Services, and
Instructional Resources
4. To Increase Parent and Community Involvement
5. To Govern the District Efficiently and Effectively
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
Planned professional development should stimulate and encourage the professional growth
of both new and experienced teachers. For individual teachers, professional growth should
be viewed as a continuous process of refining skills and keeping abreast of new
developments in the field of education.
Elective professional development programs are cooperative efforts involving teachers,
administrators and school board members. The Professional Development Committee will
draw upon the resources of higher education and the community. The most important
benefit will be better education for our students.
LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD COMMITMENT:
The McDonald County R-1 Board of Education values professional development for its
faculty and is committed to providing systematic professional development for beginning
and practicing teachers. The Board will support the professional development plan for
beginning teachers and will provide in-service opportunities for all practicing teachers.
Adequate time and funds will be included in the district’s yearly calendar and budget to
support the program.
STRUCTURE:
Membership may be comprised of two (2) representatives from each building and, with
three (3) representatives from the high school, one elementary administrator, and one high
school administrator. All representatives shall have a minimum of two years of teaching
experience in McDonald County R-1 Schools. Certified staff will elect committee
members each year, alternating members from the building. The Assistant Superintendent
of Curriculum and Instruction will serve as a permanent member of the committee.
Elections will be conducted yearly. Members will take office by April 1. After the
Chairperson is elected, the building he/she comes from will elect a new representative. The
committee will also elect a Co-Chairperson and Secretary.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Professional Development Committee shall work with all
teachers identifying instructional concerns and remedies.
Assist all teachers by helping them work toward upgrading certification.
Serve as a confidential consultant upon a teacher’s request.
Implement and maintain beginning teacher assistance program.
Assess faculty needs and develop in-service opportunities for certified staff.
Provide on-going professional development for certified staff.
Support and provide funding professional development activities for certified staff.
Provide for the evaluation of professional development activities.
Support professional networking.
NOTE: Matters discussed by a teacher and Professional Development Committee will be
held in confidence, but it would not be considered privileged information if someone were
called upon to testify in court. Only doctors, lawyers, and clergy have a legal right to
privileged information.
PLAN EVALUATION: The committee will evaluate all components of the Professional
Development Plan annually. The plan will include needs identified by the MSIP review
team. Long-range plans will be developed from school improvement recommendations.
The Professional Development Committee will develop an end-of-year report for the
School Board, administration, and staff of the activities, accomplishments, expenditure,
goals, and objectives.
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POLICIES FOR REIMBURSEMENT
The Professional Development Committee will pay for activities, which are directly linked
to CSIP goals and strategies and building plans. Professional development opportunities
are available for all certified staff. Policies exist for the reimbursement of expenses for
professional development activities. The following forms are required in this process:
1. Activity Request Form (pink form)
2. Payment Request Form (yellow form)
Teacher Staff Development Plan for Professional Development
Activities
Activities Request Form must be completed and approved prior to attendance. Staff
development opportunities will be provided during school time, early dismissal days,
weekends, and selected days during summer vacation. Substitutes will be provided, if
needed, for those attending professional development activities. The PDC may also
provide substitutes for teachers when they observe mentor teachers and/or observe master
teachers in our district or another district upon completion of an Activities Request Form.
Activity Requests must be presented to the PDC building representative prior to the
activity in order to be approved and processed before the activity. If turned in less than 30
contract days prior to the activity, it may still be approved but must be pre-paid by the
teacher and reimbursed after the activity.
Payment Requests must be submitted to the PDC building representative within 30
contract days from an activity. Summer workshop payment requests must be submitted no
later than the September PDC meeting for reimbursement. Certificate of attendance is
required with payment request. Teachers will be responsible for an evaluation of the
activity. Evaluation of the activity must be submitted with Payment Request Form or
payment will not be made.
Teacher Staff Development Plan provides documentation that in-service recipients are
sharing what they have learned through outside workshops with other teachers. This form
must be submitted with Payment Request Form.
If you have registered and cannot attend, you must call and cancel the registration. If
you are approved and registered for a conference and do not go, you may not be
approved for any other professional development activities for the remainder of the
school year.
*MUST be submitted to building rep 30 days prior to attending.
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ACTIVITY REQUEST FOR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
2011-2012
BUDGET CODE: PR______________________________ (filled out by PDC Chair)
Please check the CSIP goal number this activity addresses:
Goal 1 _____ To Improve Student Performance
Goal 2 _____ To Employ and Retain High-Quality Staff
Goal 3 _____ To Provide Appropriate Facilities, Support Services, and Instructional
Resources
Goal 4 _____ To Increase Parent and Community Involvement
Goal 5 _____ To Govern the District Efficiently and Effectively.
Name_____________________________________________________________
School/Teaching Assignment__________________________________________
Date of Activity_____________________________________________________
Title of Activity_____________________________________________________
(Southwest Center requires self registration)
Activity Approved by _______________________________________________
Signature of Principal, Director or Program Supervisor
____ Register myself
(Required if online)
____PDC registers me
____Southwest Center
(Must register yourself)
PDC Internal Payment:
Cost of Conference/Workshop with P.O.
Substitute Pay ($80.00)
Sub-total internal payment
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
PDC Payment to Teacher:
Mileage _____miles x .40 = $__________________
(Southwest Center activities, $20.00 round trip)
Meals ______ days (when not supplied)
$__________________
Lodging
$__________________
Conference/Workshop (if you pre-pay)
$__________________
Sub-total amount to teacher
$__________________
TOTAL COST
$_______________
Payment Schedule:
1. Travel: Mileage expenses will be determined based on current school district rate
2. Meals: $10 for 1 st day of single conference; $25 for each consecutive day
3. Lodging: Appropriate costs, you MUST present receipt with Payment Request
4. Conference/Workshop: Paid only if the activity was approved BEFORE attendance or if required by
district/job.
5. A. Payment Request MUST be submitted within 30 contract days after the activity to be paid.
B. ALL expenses MUST be PRE-APPROVED
Explain how this activity addresses the CSIP goal(s) you selected:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
For Professional Development committee Use Only:
Date:_______________________________________
______Approved ______Denied
Reason the activity was denied: __________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Chair:____________________________________________________________
**MUST be submitted to building representative 30 contract days after activity.
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PAYMENT REQUEST
FOR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
2011-2012
BUDGET CODE: PR______________________________ (filled out by PDC Chair)
Name_____________________________________________________________
School/Teaching Assignment__________________________________________
Date of Activity_____________________________________________________
Title of Activity_____________________________________________________
PDC Payment to Teacher:
Mileage _____miles x .40 =
(Southwest Center Activities, $20.00 round trip)
Meals ______ days (when not supplied)
Lodging
Conference/Workshop (if you pre-pay)
TOTAL COST
$__________________
$__________________
$__________________
$__________________
$_______________
Payment Schedule:
1. You must attach a certificate of attendance. If no certificate is available, you must show
documentation of attendance.
2. Travel: Mileage expenses will be determined based on current school district rate
3. Meals: $10 for 1 st day of single conference; $25 for each consecutive day
4. Lodging: Appropriate costs, you MUST present receipt with Payment Request
5. Conference/Workshop: Paid only if the activity was approved BEFORE attendance or if required by
district/job.
6. A. Payment Request MUST be submitted within 30 contract days after the activity to be paid.
B. ALL expenses MUST be PRE-APPROVED.
EVALUATION OF CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP
1. How will this activity impact your instructional program
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
For Professional Development committee Use Only:
Date:______________ Signature of Chair:_________________________
OVER
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TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
As a condition of attendance at workshops funded through the Professional Development
Committee, teachers are required to share information at building, grade, and/or content
level. This should take place within 30 contract days of attendance.
Name _________________________________________________________________
School ________________________________________________________________
Title of Activity _________________________________________________________
Date of Activity _________________________________________________________
Building/Grade/Content Level Training Date __________________________________
Teacher’s Signature ______________________________________________________
Administrator’s Signature________________________________________________
Please have teachers sign-in below. (i.e. teacher notification, presentation notes, etc.)
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**MUST be approved 30 days prior to the test.
BEGINNING TEACHER PLAN
BEGINNING TEACHER ASSISTANCE: The Outstanding Schools Act requires
establishment of professional development programs specifically for beginning teachers
who have no prior teaching experience (Provisional or IPC). By offering peer support and
practical assistance, these programs should help beginning teachers polish their skills,
improve their chances for success, and encourage them to stay in the teaching profession.
The First Year Program includes a district orientation and training for board-approved
curriculum and programs. Additionally, at least five follow-up meetings will be held
throughout the year to focus on improved teacher performance, certification requirements,
and establishing a professional support network.
The Second Year Program provides on-going opportunities for addressing certification
issues, as well as a study group focused on improving classroom instruction practices.
Additionally, a professional support network is maintained. The Second Year Program will
meet at least 5 times throughout the year.
Attendance is reported to all building administrators.
MENTOR TEACHERS: The Outstanding Schools Act suggests and the recently amended
rule for teacher certification (5 CSR 8-800.010) requires that beginning teacher support
systems include a mentor program. The mentor should help the beginning teacher
accomplish the goals identified in the professional development plan and acquire needed
professional skills during the first two years. The mentor teacher will make observations as
determined by plan.
1. The mentor must schedule an observation with the new teacher. The
principal must approve the time.
2. The mentor must visit the new teacher during the mentor’s prep time. If this
is not possible, the principal must approve an alternate time.
3. Prior to the observation, the mentor and new teacher should agree upon any
areas of concern to provide focus for the observation.
4. The observation should last no longer than 30 minutes.
5. The goal of the observation is to give suggestions to the new teacher. These
should help the new teacher feel more comfortable when the principal
formally evaluates them. Everything discussed will be kept confidential.
6. An observation must be made once every nine weeks.
The principal is responsible for identifying mentor teachers. Mentors should be identified
in sufficient time to allow for training.
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Mentor training should address the following topics:
1. The role and responsibilities of all members of the new teacher’s professional
development team, including the new teacher, the mentor teacher, the supervisor
(typically the building principal), and the higher education representative.
2. The role and responsibilities of the PDC.
3. Techniques of peer coaching.
4. The format and content of the Professional Development Plan.
5. How to use teacher evaluations to help the beginning teacher identify areas of
strength and weakness.
6. Resources (people and publications) available to beginning teachers at the district,
higher education, regional, and state levels.
7. Techniques of classroom observation.
8. Current theory and models of instruction and classroom management.
**All paperwork must be completed, signed, and turned in to the building PDC
representative at the final first/second year teacher’s meeting. The mentee should keep a
copy and give a copy to principal and mentor.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FIRST YEAR
2011-2012
MENTOR/MENTEE CHECKLIST
FIRST QUARTER
AUGUST-OCTOBER
Please check all activities accomplished.
**All paperwork MUST be turned into PDC at the final first year teacher’s meeting.
___Attended District New Teacher Orientation
___Met and became acquainted.
Date______________
___Attended District Beginning Teacher Asst. Program Meetings
Date_________________ Date______________
___Scheduled and conducted weekly/biweekly meeting time (attach log)
___Shared Resources.
___New teacher observed mentor’s class.
Date____________
___Mentor observed in new teacher’s class.
August or September Date____________
___Discussed teacher observation.
Date____________
___Prepared for first quarter grades and parent-teacher conferences.
___Attended Area University or Professional Organization Beginning Teacher Seminar.
Date____________
Signatures verify that we have accomplished the activities checked above.
Mentor
Beginning Teacher
Principal
______________________ Date______________________
______________________ Date______________________
______________________ Date______________________
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Please check all activities accomplished.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FIRST YEAR
2011-2012
MENTOR/MENTEE CHECKLIST
SECOND QUARTER
OCTOBER-DECEMBER
___Attended District Beginning Teacher Asst. Program Meetings
Date_________________
___Met for informal discussions (in the hall, at lunch, etc.)
___Discussed results of first quarter grades and parent-teacher conferences
___Discussed classroom concerns and design interventions, as needed
___New teacher observed at least one other teacher’s class
Date____________
___Mentor observed in new teacher’s class
October or November Date____________
___Discussed teacher observation
Date____________
___Discussed PDP/In-Service
Signatures verify that we have accomplished the activities checked above.
Mentor
Beginning Teacher
Principal
______________________ Date______________________
______________________ Date______________________
______________________ Date______________________
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Please check all activities accomplished.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FIRST YEAR
2011-2012
MENTOR/MENTEE CHECKLIST
THIRD QUARTER
JANUARY-MARCH
___Continued informal contact (hallway, lunch, etc.)
___Attended District Beginning Teacher Asst. Program Meetings
Date_________________
___Discussed PDP/In-Service hours
___New teacher observed at least one other teacher’s class or mentor’s class.
Observation can be in another building within the district.
Date____________
___Mentor observed in new teacher’s class
January or February Date____________
___Discussed teacher observation
Date____________
Signatures verify that we have accomplished the activities checked above.
Mentor
Beginning Teacher
Principal
______________________ Date______________________
______________________ Date______________________
______________________ Date______________________
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Please check all activities accomplished.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FIRST YEAR
2011-2012
MENTOR/MENTEE CHECKLIST
FOURTH QUARTER
MARCH-MAY
___Continued informal contact (hallway, lunch, etc.)
___Attended District Beginning Teacher Asst. Program Meetings
Date_________________
___Discussed PDP/In-Service hours
___New teacher observed a grade level/content area class
Date____________
___Discussed teacher observation
Date____________
___Submit documentation of finalized PDP and Professional Development Log for Mentor
Program Participants to principal and Professional Development Committee by the final
first year teacher’s meeting.
Signatures verify that we have accomplished the activities checked above.
Mentor
Beginning Teacher
Principal
______________________ Date______________________
______________________ Date______________________
______________________ Date______________________
___ Completed first year teacher’s survey
PDC Representative’s initials _______
Date ___________________________
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LOG
FOR
1 st Year MENTOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
2011-2012
Teacher ____________________________
Building ___________________________
Certification ________________________
School Year ________________________
Position______________________
Mentor ______________________
Renewal Date _________________
Certification Status_____________
DATE PROFESSIONAL HOURS MENTOR TEACHER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PROGRAM
ACTIVITIES
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TOTAL HOURS
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Performance Based Teacher Evaluation Program
____________________________has been
evaluated according the provisions of the
McDonald Co. R-1 Performance Based
Teacher Evaluation system during the
_____________ school year.
Affirmation
I affirm that the information
on this page is an accurate
reflection of my professional
activities for the __________
school year.
Principal _________________________________
Date _____________________________________
Teacher_________________
Mentor _________________
Date ___________________
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MENTOR/MENTEE COMMUNICATION LOG
2011-2012
Date Time Description Initial Initial
8/26/11 1:30-2:00 Beginning of year procedures WC DS
Name:__________________________________________________
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SECOND YEAR
2011-2012
MENTOR/MENTEE CHECKLIST
Please check/date all activities accomplished.
Attended Second Year Teacher
Assistance Meetings
Discussed PDP and In-Service Hours
1 st
Quarter
2 nd
Quarter
3 rd
Quarter
4 th
Quarter
Conducted weekly/biweekly meeting
times
Shared Resources
Second Year Teacher observed in grade
level/content area class
Mentor observed in Second Year
Teacher’s class
N/A
N/A
Discussed teacher observations
Prepared for grades and/or Parent-
Teacher Conferences
**MUST be completed and turned into your PDC building representative by last PDC
second year teacher’s meeting.
Signatures verify that we have accomplished the activities above.
______________________________
Beginning Teacher
______________________________
Mentor Teacher
______________________________
Principal
_____________________
Date
_____________________
Date
_____________________
Date
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LOG
2011-2012
Teacher ____________________________
Building ___________________________
Certification Area____________________
School Year ________________________
Position______________________
Mentor_______________________
Renewal Date _________________
Certification Status _____________
DATE PROFESSIONAL HOURS RECORD OF FURTHER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
EDUCATION
ACTIVITIES
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TOTAL HOURS __________
Performance Based Teacher Evaluation Program
____________________________has been
evaluated according the provisions of the
McDonald Co. R-1 Performance Based
Teacher Evaluation system during the
_____________ school year.
Affirmation
I affirm that the information
on this page is an accurate
reflection of my professional
activities for the __________
school year.
Principal _________________________________
Date _____________________________________
Teacher_________________
Date ___________________
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MENTOR/MENTEE COMMUNICATION LOG
2011-2012
Date Time Description Initial Initial
8/26/11 1:30-2:00 Beginning of year procedures WC DS
Name:__________________________________________________
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MISSOURI REVISED
TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROCESS
In 2003, legislation created a two-tier plan of professional classification:
The Initial Professional Certificate (IPC) is valid for four years and assigned to new
graduates of teacher education programs and individuals with less than four years of
teaching experience who meet the minimum requirements and qualifications. To advance
to the next level during the valid dates of the classification, a teacher must meet the
following requirements:
• Participation in a district-provided and approved mentoring program for two years;
• Successful completion of 30 contract hours of professional development which
may include college credits;
• Participation in a Beginning Teacher Assistance program;
• Successfully participate in a performance-based teacher evaluation;
• Complete four years of approved teaching experience; and
• Have a local professional development plan.
The Career Continuous Professional Certificate (CCPC) is valid continuously
depending on an individual meeting following:
• The requirements at the IPC level (four years of experience);
• Successful, yearly completion of 15 contract hours of professional development
which may include college credits; and
• Have a professional development plan
OR
Two of the three following items:
• Ten (10) years of teaching experience;
• A master’s degree; or
• National Board Certification.
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