District Mandated PD required Portfolio for the “Others”

Nurses, Guidance, Media Specialists, Social Workers, Reading, Speech

A Reflecting on Practice (Reflection is accurate and perceptive, citing specific examples.) Choose one.

  • Summary of responsibilities
  • Reflective journal explaining how you helped a specific student to achieve success throughout the year

B Collaborating with Teachers and Administrators OR Communicating with Families (Coordinates projects with others, proactive in reaching out to others) Choose one.

  • Parent communication log (only if applicable to your position)
  • Articles for building newsletter
  • Log of collaboration meetings with teachers and/or administrators
  • Parental invitational events (i.e. college night)

C Maintaining Accurate & Timely Records/Data ManagementChoose one.

  • Budget submitted on time
  • Copies of sign in/sign out sheets for students
  • Attendance taken (checked for accuracy and frequency at which class attendance is being recorded)
  • Copies of forms given to students/parents for completion

D Participating in a Professional Community (Makes a substantial contribution to school and district events and projects, may assume a leadership role with colleagues)Choose two.

  • Grade level/department level meeting minutes
  • PTA membership
  • Club advising
  • Coaching
  • Voluntary school service (i.e. science fair judge)
  • Community volunteer work, outside of the school day that positively impacts ClintonCentralSchool District (i.e. Dollars for Scholars, Letters to Troops, Ride for Missing Children participation)
  • Participation in school initiatives (committees, activities, events, etc.)

E Engaging in Professional Development (Actively pursues professional development opportunities and makes a substantial contribution to the profession) Choose two.

  • Participating in professional development workshops and conferences
  • Attending special events, lectures, and workshops outside of the school day to stay current in content area (completion certificate required)
  • Taking college courses
  • Professional organizations and memberships to the teaching profession not including PTA or CTA except for Executive Board Members
  • Faculty presentations (pedagogy, newly learned instructional techniques, NYS updates in content area, etc.)
  • Mentoring of new faculty member
  • Presentations for professional educationally relevant organizations
  • Professionally represents the district at BOCES, Regional, State or Local Levels (Clinton Music Parents group, guidance network meetings, etc.)
  • Working on a PLC

F Showing Professionalism (including integrity, advocacy, and maintaining confidentiality, holds the highest of standards of honesty and integrity) Choose one.

  • Participation in CSE meetings (if applicable)
  • Presentation to the Board of Education about educational program
  • Team leader/department leader
  • Log indicating advocacy for students
  • Log showing how you support RTI (behavioral/academic)