The Professional Development Planning Team met on Tuesday, December 19th to discuss the impact of professional development activities throughout the district thus far this year and any needs that may not have originally been included in the plan. The team discussed various issues relative to the timing of communication, the selection of staff participants, and timelines for all activities listed in the Professional Development Plan.
Communication is disseminated differently according to the activity and when it is scheduled.
However, timeliness and clarity of communication will certainly be reviewed. As a point of information, discussions relative to the March Superintendent s Conference Days began in many areas last spring and summer and continue taking place presently, as well as ongoing curriculum writing initiatives, and various individual department and grade level articulation efforts. All persons involved in these activities are and will continue to be kept apprised of meeting dates and schedules as needed. At any time, department chairpersons, subject matter leaders, Teachers on Special Assignment, and building administrators can provide updates and information about current planning initiatives and future efforts as identified. The staff is encouraged to contact these persons to provide feedback or suggestions.