3.11

=**Indicator 3.11**= =All staff members participate in a continuous program of professional learning.=

What rigorous and systematic method do we have in place for evaluating how effective the professional learning opportunities we have is?
 * Discussion:**

Good: PD4Me classes Need: More peer instruction for teachers and parents (Rebecca Burck 4/16/12)

The CSI Day activities come to mind. Particularly the Bridges presentation "hosted" by Randy McCord. The Smartboard training is another example.

IB teachers are required to attend regular curriculum workshops, SS Dept Chair shares department strategies at meetings and posts "best practices" on the Wiki Site, there is good attendance at the IT workshops promoted by Susan Morris.

The technology classes offered on line are a great opportunity for professional learning. The Examview course was excellent. Brian(took the course too) or Jack helped me when I got stuck. Our own Jack Higbee assists with and instructs some of the courses! [Judy Byrd 4/17/12]

Good / Fair: All the activities as indicated above are good; but I think that a time for sharing interdepartmental Best practices and Peer training would be an excellent step forward. Each department could share interdepartmental bridge offerings on a rotating basis. Engish and Social Studies have natural connections; but I would like to add Math and Science bridges to the Social Sciences, also. Ken Landreth

Our CSI days and the entire CSI process seems more meaningful than in years past. We have a talented staff lending their expertise. -- Sherry Gatewood, April 22, 2012

I am proactive in pursuing my professional growth plan (PGP). But in 11 years at Bahrain School, no principal has ever followed up with me or evaluated me regarding my PGPs. I realize they are incredibly busy. Still, I think that's a place to improve. Russ Steponic, 22 April 2012

//(list ideas below, but don't forget to drop the artifacts on the K drive)// I think we are in the beginning stages of implementing a non-thretening and yet compelling expectation that all teachers will engage in a program of continuous professional development. The key is to provide sufficient impetus for this change without overwhelming or discouraging the implementation. We need to create a strong collegial and professional culture that sets an expectation that we will, as a normal course of our teaching and assessing for learning, be in each other's classes, We want a culter where we easily and often offer our own expertise and seek the expertise of our colleagues. Doug McEnery 4/18/2012
 * Our Goal:**
 * Level 4 || All staff members participate in a rigorous, continuous program of professional learning that is aligned with the school’s purpose and direction. Professional development is based on an assessment of needs of the school and the individual. The program builds measurable capacity among all professional and support staff. The program is rigorously and systematically evaluated for effectiveness in improving instruction, student learning, and the conditions that support learning. ||
 * The Evidence/ Proof/ Validation of our rating:**

//Click here to go back the CSI main page//