PD Plan
PD Dates
2018-2019 PD Days
September 14th
October 19th
November 1st
December 7th
February 1st
February 7th & 8th – Teacher’s Convention
March 22nd
April 12th
May 17th
PD Focus
PD Goal:
To develop staff collaboration skill and orient new staff to school culture.
What data are you using to focus on this goal?
Data from staff, student and parents that focused on the importance of individual personalities in effective staff functioning, communication and shaping of culture within a school.
PD Activit(y)ies:
1. Building a community with a common purpose
2. Encouraging tolerance and understanding
3. Creating a sense of belonging and connectivity
4. Creating a climate of cooperation and collaborative problem-solving
5. Improving communication within the group
6. Developing trust, care, compassion, kindness and creating empathy
7. Creating an understanding and awareness of individual differences, personality
strengths and professional goals
8. Importance of creativity and thinking outside the box
9. Higher levels of job satisfaction and commitment
Division Alignment:
- Student achievement
- Teacher efficacy
- Wellness
- Safe and caring environment
Success Indicators:
1. Team members are committed to the work of the team and accept
responsibilities for roles
2. Impact in the classroom
3. Development of clear process for information sharing
4. Evidence of ongoing learning opportunities for teachers to enhance skill
5. Heightened sense of personal satisfaction and commitment that has impact
in the classroom and school