PD Plan

PD Dates

2020-2021 PD Days

September 18th

October 13th

December 4th

January 29th

February 4th & 5th – Teacher’s Convention

March 12th

April 30th

May 20th & 21st

PD Focus

PD Goal:

To develop staff collaboration skills and orient new staff to school culture.

What data are you using to focus on this goal?

Data from staff, students and parents 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
• A 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 a 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 an impact in the classroom and school