PDC Mini Guide ACTIVITIES/ACTIONS FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS LEVELS of IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES & POINTS (as approved by PDC) EVIDENCE (as approved by PDC) Knowledge “What do I know that I didn’t know before?” 1 = 1 hour Study Groups Workshops/Conferences Online Courses Visits to Other Schools Observations Book College courses at this level are 20 points = 1 credit hour (must be submitted in 30 calendar days) Required: Written personal reflection (complete electronically) and Seat Time Application “What am I doing now that is different than what I did before?” 2 x Knowledge Points Validation at this level requires consistent application for at least one semester within one year after Knowledge Level points are awarded. Data should be collected for baseline and documentation during application. Practice with feedback Action research Collaboration with other staff Mentoring/Peer Coaching With prior approval, documentation may include, but is not limited to: Student work samples Student interviews Structured interviews log Peer observation with conferencing/feedback Log from observer Documented practice with feedback Video/audio tapes Surveys Lesson plans accompanied by student work samples Written documentation from team meetings/study groups Teacher/staff portfolio Action research results Impact “What are the results of my professional learning and growth?” 3 x Knowledge Level Points Validation of Impact requires that staff members submit data driven evidence of improved student performance or school/program improvement over the course of at least 1 semester after Application points are awarded. Forms of approved formative/summative evidence: District approved assessments Levelized assessments Writing Portfolios Ongoing Progress Reports (i.e., IEP progress reports, …) Alignment to standards District, grade, or content area curriculum revisions
LEVELS of IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES & POINTS (as approved by PDC) EVIDENCE (as approved by PDC) *Service to Profession “What am I to serve others in the profession?” Criteria for Service to Profession Any activity that is not specifically defined in a staff member’s job expectations and assists others in acquiring proficiency in instructional systems, pedagogy, or content, or that directly relates to licensure of professional educators, accreditation processes, or professional organizations. 1 point = 1 hour (Knowledge Level only) Service to Profession activities may be categorized in one of the following areas: Presenting Staff Development Mentoring Supervision of a Student Teacher Building/District PDC Building Leadership Team District Leadership Team QPA/NCA Curriculum Committees Publishing Articles/Newsletters Visiting Teams (on-Site) for Other Districts Forms of approved evidence: With prior approval, documentation may include, but is not limited to: Proof of attendance at committee meetings Log of information shared or results of committee meeting Written documentation of facilitation of study group Written documentation of actions taken/processes completed of work groups Evidence of conferencing work with mentees/student teachers (logs/plans that you use on a regular basis with these persons)—to include logs, observation forms, or weekly conference form
Guidelines to Submit Forms In May, each building submits an “Inservice Plan” for the following year to the PDC. Upon approval by the PDC, the building plan is submitted to the Board of Education in June for approval. The inservice information provided by your building is used to develop an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), which is unique to you and your school. The IPDP constitutes your agreement to participate. The IPDP is required of all teachers and administrators! Is available through the MY LEARNING PLAN program at www.mylearningplan.com. Must be approved by your building administrator and filed through My Learning Plan. Don’t forget to submit at the bottom of the page when completing the form. Print a copy for your records when complete. Will not earn you any points you complete various activities and submit the appropriate forms for approval through My Learning Plan. My Learning Plan (Quick Reference Guide) Go to the website: Log into the program: User name is your full address (example: ) Password unless you have changed it is your full email address. *You should change your password to a commonly used word that you will remember. (See menu at the left screen to change the password.) Check all information in the user profile. See the menu at the left side of the screen. Check the building where you receive your paycheck, the grades, and subject areas that apply to your assigned duties. If license or certificate information does not match what you believe should be represented, please go to the KSDE website licensure database to make sure that the information on file with the state department is current. Submit personal goals or update what you already have on file. Archive any goals that you wish to remove from the current year’s plan. Create an IPDP or Revise the one that you already have on record. (View your old plan by logging in, clicking on “my portfolio” from menu at the left, and then clicking on “2012-13 action plan.” You may a copy to use as a reference. You will need to let your building principal know if there are no changes to your old plan so that the dates can be edited.) Complete all parts of the form. When finished scroll to the bottom of the page to submit or save the form. Under action plan information: Action Plan 2012-2013