WILD AND WONDERFUL ELEMENTARY (K-5)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE AND BUDGET

AUGUST2012 - AUGUST 2013

Annual Professional Development Narrative (The BIG Picture): Based on the needs of the school, sustained professional development will be offered throughout the year with focus on the following:

Needs/Priorities:Based on the specific subject (reading) and the subgroup (all students) in which WWES did not meet AYP, the following sustained professional development will be offered throughout the year with focus on research-based reading strategies:

  • Personalized Learning (SPL) Initiative to include a strong core instructional program and intervention through targeted and intensive student groupings
  • Balanced Assessment Approach (administering of assessments & on-going data analysis)
  • Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

Presenter: Amaster reading teacher who is retired from the county (Jane Smith) will be contracted to provide sustained, research based and job embedded opportunities for all teachers.Time:Professional development activities will occur throughout the school year during continuing education days and through the utilization of substitutes and stipends.

August, 2012

August 21, 2012 (CE Day)

Discuss draft annual PD plan with staff, ask for input and commitment.This same evening the plan will be shared with LSIC, parents/community (LSIC /PTO meetings), ask for input and commitment. Finalize PD plan & distribute copy to all stakeholders. (Principal & Lead Teacher from Strategic Planning Committee)

August 22, 2012 (CE Day)

Book Study Jig Saw (Learning By Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work by Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker and Thomas Many) (Jane Smith)

September, 2012

September 4, 2012 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)

Whole Group Modeling of Core Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/Learning Center Development (Jane Smith)

September 5, 2012

Observe Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

September 6, 2012 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)

Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

September 18, 19 20, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC teamand attended by principals)

September 25, 26 27, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team and attended by principals)

October, 2012

October 2, 2012 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)

Whole Group Modeling of Core Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/Learning Center Development (Jane Smith)

October 3, 2012

Observe Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

October 4, 2012 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)

Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

October 2, 34, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team attended by principals)

October 9, 10 11, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team attended by principals)

November, 2012

November 6, 2012 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)

Whole Group Modeling of Core Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/Learning Center Development (Jane Smith)

November 7, 2012

Observe Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

November 8, 2012 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)

Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

November 6, 7 8, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team attended by principals)

November 13, 14 15, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team attended by principals)

December, 2012

December 4, 2012 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)

Whole Group Modeling of Core Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/Learning Center Development (Jane Smith)

December 5, 2012(Job Embedded)

Observe Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

December 6, 2012(Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)

Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

December 4, 5 6, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith principals for guidance)

December 11, 12 13, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith principals for guidance)

January 2013

January 8, 2013 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)

Whole Group Modeling of Targeted Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/Learning Centers (Jane Smith)

January 9, 2013(Job embedded)

Observe Teacher Targeted Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

January 10, 2013(Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)

Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Targeted Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

Also in Afternoon: Benchmarking Assessment Review

January 8, 9 & 10 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith principals for guidance)

January 15, 16 17 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals for guidance)

February, 2013

February 5, 2013 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)

Whole Group Modeling of Targeted Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/Learning Centers (Jane Smith)

February 6, 2013(Job Embedded)

Observe Teacher Targeted Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

February 7, 2013(Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)

Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Targeted Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

Also in Afternoon: Benchmarking Assessment Review

February 5, 6 7 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith principals for guidance - if needed)

February 12, 13 14 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith principals for guidance- if needed)

March, 2013

March 5, 2013 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)

Whole Group Modeling of Intensive Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls//Learning Centers (Jane Smith)

March 6, 2013(Job Embedded)

Observe Teacher Intensive Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

March 7, 2013(Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)

Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Intensive Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

Also in Afternoon: Benchmarking Assessment Review

March 5, 6 7 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith and principals for guidance - if needed)

March 12, 13 14 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals for guidance - if needed)

April, 2013

April 2, 2013 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)

Whole Group Modeling of Intensive Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/Learning Centers (Jane Smith)

April 3, 2013(Job Embedded)

Observe Teacher Intensive Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

April 4, 2013(Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)

Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Intensive Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)

Also in Afternoon: Benchmarking Assessment Review

April 2, 3 & 4, 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith principals for guidance - if needed)

April 9, 10, & 11, 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)

Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction (Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals for guidance - if needed)

May, 2013

June 2013

June 6, 2013(Afternoon early out)

Benchmarking Assessment Review (Facilitated by Jane Smith, principals and lead teachers)

July, 2013

July 15-19, 2013 (Stipends)

Summer Reading Academy (Jane Smith, Presenter):

Day 1: SPL Core Instruction Refresher

Day 2: SPL Core Instruction Refresher (Continued)

Day 3: SPL Core Instruction Development of Learning Centers

Day 4: SPL Core Instruction Development of Learning Centers (Continued)

Day 5: SPL Targeted and Intensive Instruction

August, 2013

August 20, 2013 (CE Day)

Discuss draft annual PD plan with staff, ask for input and commitment.This same evening the plan will be shared with LSIC, parents/community (LSIC /PTO meetings), ask for input and commitment. Finalize PD plan & distribute copy to all stakeholders (Principal & Lead Teacher from Strategic Planning Committee).

August 21, 2012 (ISE Day)

In-Depth Analysis of WESTEST 2 Data & SPL Refresher/Learning Centers (Jane Smith)

WILD AND WONDERFUL ELEMENTARY

TITLE I OR OTHER IMPROVEMENT FUNDS

OCTOBER 2011- SEPTEMBER 2012

5 Digit Program Function Code / 3 Digit Object Code / Description / Amount from School Improvement Grant / Amount from Other Funding Sources (Specify Funding Source)
11115 / 136
114
124 / Professional Personnel-Substitute Costs
September 4, 2012
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
October 2, 2012
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
November 6, 2012
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
December 4, 2012
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
January 8, 2013
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
February 5, 2013
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
March 5, 2013
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
April 2, 2013
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
Professional Personnel-Stipends
(12 teachers x $250 x 5 days = $15,000)
Service Personnel-Stipends
(3 instructional aides x $150 x 5 days = $2,250) / $8,400
$15,000
$2,250
11115 / 321 / Purchased Services-Consultants
Contracted Services: Retired Master Teacher
(50 days x $400 = $20,000)
Includes: 35 presentation days, 11 preparation days, and 4 days to meet w/ principal throughout the school year to review/plan professional development) / $20,000
11115 / 643 / Supplemental Books
Additional student books for targeted and intensive instruction / $4,000
12213 / 611
642 /
Supplies/General
Professional Development materials (notebooks, learning center materials)
Books
(16 books x $60 = $960 plus shipping = $1,000)
# Books for book study: 1 master teacher, principal, 12 teachers and 3 instructional aides / $1,850
$1,000
12213 / 441 /
Rentals Land & Building Space (facility for summer academy)
July 16-20, 2012
(5 days x $500 = $2,500) / $2,500
Total Program Budget / $55,000