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The Professional Development Committee focuses on improving instructional effectiveness and student achievement through diverse learning formats aligned with district goals. Utilizing NSDC Standards, the committee ensures representation from all levels and disciplines, guiding members to develop impactful plans and budgets. Engage with Induction Program, PDC days, workshops, and conferences to elevate teaching practices.
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PDC FOCUS for 2011-12 The Professional Development Committee will work to provide a variety of learning opportunities& formatsto teachers designed to improve instructional effectiveness and student achievement in alignment with the district strategic plan/CSIP.
PDC FOCUS 2011-12 (cont’d) The Park Hill PDC uses the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) Standards to guide our focus.
Page 5 NSDC STANDARDS Nine standards in three areas: • Context standards • Process standards • Content standards
PDC REPRESENTATION • Each building/site is represented on PDC • 3 representatives—High schools • 2 representatives--Middle schools • 1 rep—Elementary & special schools • 1 rep—Administrator from each level
PDC REPRESENTATION A cross-section of certified staff: • Regular education teachers • Special education teachers • Counselors • Media specialists • Teachers from the ECSE and Day School programs • Instructional coaches • Administrators
PDC MEMBER RESPONSIBILTIES • Develop a plan & budget in alignment with CSIP • Participate in sub-committee work • Serve as an On-site Advisor for new teachers in their buildings
PDC MEMBER RESPONSIBILTIES (con’td) • Approve the use of PDC resources for local workshops or conferences relate to building or district goals • Maintain a building-level budget and provide monthly updates regarding building expenses and balances
PDC FUNDS AT WORK • Teacher Induction Program (TIP) • District-wide PDC Days • Workshop/Conference attendance
Park Hill Teacher Induction Program Instructional Coaches Beginning Teachers On-site PDC Advisors Building Administrators Content Mentors
How Do We Improve? • What role does PDC play in teachers’ perceptions of district professional development? • Working as a committee to make changes to improve these perceptions--
Questions or Comments? Special Thanks to Linda Davidson and the Executive Council for their work on this plan and on this committee throughout the year!