Professional Learning Goal 1
All teachers participate in collaborative planning, observing, and analyzing instructional practice using the ACS Lesson Study Protocol to study impact on student understanding and achievement. Monthly/Quarterly
Danielson Framework Connection (Exemplary)
4D Teacher's relationships with colleagues are characterized by mutual support and cooperation, with the teacher taking initiative in assuming leadership among the faculty.
4D Teacher actively participates and or takes a leadership role in promoting a culture of professional inquiry.
4D Teacher seeks out opportunities for professional development and makes a systematic effort to conduct action research.
4D Teacher welcomes colleagues and supervisors into the classroom for the purpose of gaining insight from their feedback.
Strategy/Effect
Collaborative Learning--Lesson Study (Micro Teaching) .88
Impact
Teacher practice rating increases to exemplary.
Teacher effect increases.
Increased communication between grade levels.
Professional Learning Goal 2
All students, teachers, and administrators collect and use data* to collaboratively make instructional decisions that increase achievement as measured by meeting documents. (Data includes STAR, Quarterly, Unit Tests, exit slips, observations, student work, etc)
Danielson Framework Connection (Exemplary)
1F The approach to using formative assessment is well designed and includes student as well as teacher use of the assessment information. Teacher intends to use assessment results to plan future instruction for individual students.
Strategy/Effect
Formative Evalution (Data Teams) .90
Impact
Achievement gap closes and all sub groups' score .80+ growth as measured by assessment effect size.