Turner District PDC Procedures 2008-2013

1. Turner District PDC Procedures 2008-2013

2. PDC Procedures – 2008-2013 • Individual Growth Action Plan • The Individual Growth Action Plan (IGAP) is a plan each individual completes describing professional learning goals, objectives, procedures for reaching the learning goals, and assessment of the learning. • Procedure for Submission and Approval of the Individual Growth Action Plan (IGAP) • Individual collaborates with their supervisor to write the IGAP. • The goals should align with the goals of the PDC. • The plan can be written for one to three years. If a multiple year plan is written, included in the procedures section the individual must note what activities will occur in each year. • Individual submits their goals through the online system, My Learning Plan. (www.mylearningplan.com) • Plans must be complete prior to any knowledge point request submission or within 10 days of the teacher’s evaluation. • Final approval of the individual plans will come from the administrative chair of the Professional Development Council. • If an Individual Growth Action Plan goal is denied by the chair, the individual may appeal to the Professional Development Council. (See Appeals Process)

3. Procedures for Completion ofActivities • Professional learning activity requests must be submitted through the online system, My Learning Plan. (www.mylearningplan.com) • All activities will be considered at the knowledge, application, and impact levels. • All activity point requests must be approved by the building PDC representative and the PDC chairperson. • After the activity is completed, the individual must complete a validation. • The PDC chair will review the validation and assign points to the transcript. • Once the knowledge level activity is completed, a prompt will be given to enter an application level activity. • Individual must repeat previous steps for completion of application and impact activities. • If an activity is denied by the building PDC representative the individual may appeal to the PDC chair . • If an activity is denied by the chair, the individual may appeal to the Professional Development Council. (See Appeals Process)

4. Assignment of Points • There are no limits to the number of points that may be awarded at any level. • Level 1 – Knowledge: One hour of professional learning equals one point. • Level 2 – Application: 2 X knowledge points • Level 3 – Impact: 3 X knowledge points • Validation of Activities at Each Level (See Chart in Appendix) • To validate an activity one of the following must be completed. • Level 1 – Knowledge: 1. Complete the reflection in mylearningplan.com 2. College transcript. 3. Certificates of completion 4. Attendance records and meeting agendas.  • Level 2 – Application: 1. Practice with feedback from an instructional coach or supervisor with a minimum of three occurrences. 2. Video or audio recordings of practice with a minimum of three occurrences submitted to instructional coach or supervisor. 3. Lesson plans from a minimum of three occurrences submitted to instructional coach or supervisor. • Level 3 – Impact: 1. Evidence that applied strategy positively improved student achievement over 1 academic school year. 2. Evidence that applied strategy positively improved student behaviors over 1 academic school yea r.

5. Appeals Process • All approval decisions of the Professional Development Council, PDC chair, or supervisor may be appealed. • All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Professional Development Council within 10 days of the notification of a decision. • The appeal should list all reasons why the individual feels that the decision of the council or chair was incorrect. • The individual may submit any documentation or information that supports their claim. • The written appeals material may be mailed, emailed, or hand delivered to either PDC chairperson. • Appeals will be considered at the first regular meeting following the receipt of the written appeal, provided the written appeal was received 7 days prior to the next scheduled meeting. • If the individual is not satisfied with the determination made by the council after the presentation, a meeting with the Council may be scheduled. • If the individual still remains unsatisfied, an appeal to the Superintendent may be made in writing. • In accordance with SBR 91-1-206 (d), the final level of appeal is to the license review committee of the Kansas State Department of Education.

6. NEW District PDC Goals 2008-2013 • Goal 1 – Curriculum & Instruction • Goal 2 – Technology • Goal 3 – School Improvement • Goal 4 – Instructional Leadership

7. District PDC Goal 1 – Curriculum & Instruction

8. District PDC Goal 2 - Technology

9. District PDC Goal 3 – School Improvement

10. District PDC Goal 4 – Instructional Leadership