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Professional Development

Professional Development. Dave Winogron EDD9100 November 19, 2006. District Professional Development Must reflect curricular needs Be aligned with state & federal requirements Meet needs of educational staff Complement goals & objectives of school district.

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Professional Development

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  1. Professional Development Dave Winogron EDD9100 November 19, 2006

  2. District Professional Development Must reflect curricular needs Be aligned with state & federal requirements Meet needs of educational staff Complement goals & objectives of school district

  3. Challenges facing our district High student mobility rate Growing population of limited English proficient (LEP) learners Increasing numbers of students with special needs included in general education classes Many long-time employees nearing eligibility for retirement

  4. Additional topics of interest Teaching English Language Learners Assessment Test preparation (NJ ASK test) Science Gang awareness District software training New math curriculum

  5. Additional topics of interest Opportunities to see instruction Leadership workshops DYFS and other legal issues Issues pertaining to homeless or emancipated students Subject specific training for science

  6. Teacher competency is a direct link to improving student achievement. (Center for Development & Learning)

  7. Professional development for a sustained multi-year commitment will benefit our organization by laying the groundwork for improved student achievement. (Elmore & Burney, 1999)

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