Actions Create awareness, fluency and develop a common language supporting common core implementation Evidence Communication Artifacts- (meeting agendas, minutes, materials, online collaborations, guidance documents, etc.) Observation and feedback surveys and Responsibility Director of Instruction, Building Principals, Data Coordinator Instructional Support Timeline Ongoing Assess capacity for full implementation of common core and ensure successful transition for the upcoming school year Communication Artifacts (meeting agendas, minutes, materials, etc.) Teacher lesson plans and observation documentation Ongoing Support faculty in implementation of Common Core aligned curricula, instructional models, & projects Curriculum aligned with common core and inclusive of aligned units/modules for implementation Director of Instruction, Building Principals, Instructional Support, TQLP Ongoing Objective 1.2: Annual Professional Performance Review: Support instructional leaders and faculty in implementation of new performance evaluations. Essential Question: How can annual professional performance reviews (APPR) and evidence of student learning be utilized to sustain professional growth and maximize student achievement? Activities and Strategies Revise APPR plans and tools to align with NYS Education Law §3012-d and the Commissioner’s Regulations Provide training for teachers and evaluators on evidence-based observation, Teaching Standards Rubric
Actions Successful and consistent offerings to accomplish objective Evidence Communication Artifacts (meeting agendas, minutes, materials, guidance documents, etc.) District Technology Plan Responsibility Director of Instruction, Building Principals, Technology committee Timeline ongoing Turnkey training and sharing at grade level and faculty meetings Communication Artifacts (meeting agendas, minutes, materials, guidance documents, etc.) Director of Instruction, Building Principals, Technology team, Technology Specialist, Technology Liaisons ongoing Share exemplar uses of technology for instruction and learning through grade level and faculty meetings, during and after school. Lesson and staff meetings District Technology Plan Exit surveys Director of Instruction, Building Principals, Technology Committee, Instructional Staff ongoing Use of access and usage data to identify preferred technologies Building calendars for use sign out and use of hardware/labs BrightBytes Survey of staff, students and parents to identify technology needs and suggest training System report tools (e.g.,papercut, ) District Technology Plan Director of Instruction, Building Principals, Technology team ongoing
o Math, Science and Social Studies o Special Education including Speech and Language, OT, PT o Foreign Language o Counseling/Guidance o Fine Arts including Music and Art o Physical Education and Health o Library, Media, and Instructional Technology o CTE/Career Pathways o Business Education, Technology Education, and Family and Consumer Science Through orientation and mentoring, provide knowledge of Salmon River programs and their relationship to NYS and Common Core learning standards Provide mentoring to new teachers in using appropriate teaching strategies; help new teachers to become familiar with expected instructional practices Provide PD to help staff design, use, evaluate, and revise instructional practices related to identified gap groups and student need Actions Provide responsive and targeted professional development opportunities in all content areas and specialties Evidence PD evaluation surveys to measure participation rates and collegial sharing related to content, student achievement and learning standards. My Learning Plan & reports PD Evaluation Forms Communication Artifacts (meeting agendas, minutes, materials, guidance documents, feedback forms, etc.) Responsibility Office of Instruction, Building Principals, BOCES Timeline Ongoing Assess alignment of PD offerings with identified needs (departments and school) My Learning Plan Regional Survey and District Requests Office of Instruction, Building Principals, Instructional Ongoing Develop and implement protocols and procedures for data informed planning for Communication Artifacts (meeting agendas, minutes, materials, guidance documents, feedback forms, etc.) from Office of Instruction, Building Principals Ongoing
Actions Provide ongoing consultation and training in development of performance-based assessments including interim assessments and assessments within modules Evidence Subject and/or based performance-based assessments Communication Artifacts (meeting agendas, minutes, materials, guidance documents, feedback forms, etc.) Procedures for administration and scoring of assessments Creation of high quality rubrics Responsibility Office of Instruction, Building Principals, FEH BOCES Network Teams, St. Lawrence Lewis BOCES Regional collaboration, Instructional technology team, Instructional Support team, TQLP Timeline ongoing Review scoring and use of assessments (i.e., state tests, Regents, pre/post tests for APPR where applicable) Communication Artifacts (meeting agendas, minutes, materials, guidance documents, feedback forms, etc.) Training on written protocols of test directions and test administration completed Office of Instruction, Building Principals, Instructional ongoing
Posting of all codes and policies on district web site Promotion of behavioral expectations in all schools and classrooms Develop curricular links which promote civility, citizenship, and character education on a consistent and ongoing basis Inclusion of instructional practices in Common Core curriculum documents/maps Direct observation of instructional practices by evaluators Character Education through Student of the Month Office of Instruction, Building Principals Ongoing Implementation of Olweus Bullying Prevention Program/ Explore use of PBIS and consistent use of effective behavioral strategies Communication Artifacts (meeting agendas, minutes, materials, guidance documents, feedback etc.) Office of Instruction, Building Principals, counselors, psychologists, CSE Chair, Olweus Committee, Instructional Staff Ongoing Other Annual Professional Development Commitments Goal: To continuously improve teaching and learning by demonstrating competence in knowledge of skills both in area of specialization and methods of teaching. Objective: To induct, train and support new teachers. Strategy Activity (ies) Who Time Frame Performance Measure New Teacher Training Standards/Best Practices Cultural Sensitivity School District Tour Lifelines New teachers, Instructional Support Staff, Administrators Annually My Learning Plan
Mentor Program Guidance from Teacher Mentors Classroom Management Instructional Strategies Practices and Procedures Mentors, Teachers, New Teachers, Director of Instruction Ongoing Mentor Logs (eventually My Learning Plan) Violence Prevention/ Bullying Awareness/Sexual Harassment Trainings Training during Superintendent’s Day District Staff, New Teachers, Teaching Assistants Throughout the School Year My Learning Plan & Completion Certificates Additional New Teacher support on curriculum, standards, and assessment, APPR evaluation Department meetings Faculty meetings Grade Level Meetings PLC Meetings New Teacher meetings New Staff, Teacher Mentors, Instructional Support Staff, Building Principals, BOCES Network Team, TQLP, Director of Instruction Ongoing Agendas, Meeting Minutes, My Learning Plan Objective: To use technology as a tool for curriculum development. Strategy Activity (ies) Who Time Frame Performance Measure Teacher and TA Technology Topics Training Planbookedu.com, Teachingchannel.com, Schooltool, Reading A-Z, School website, My Learning Plan, Khan Academy, Edoctrina, Reading Plus, Renaissance STAR Workshops Teachers, Technology Liaisons, NERIC, Staff Ongoing Teacher Feedback, Teacher Usage, Student Projects Objective: To meet the needs of diverse students in the classroom.
Strategy Activity (ies) Who Time Performance Measure Continued coaching and planning for Bully prevention in classrooms Review and planning using Olweus materials and PBIS best practices to preventing bullying Teachers, Olweus Coaches, Ongoing My Learning Plan Introduction to strategies to support Mindfulness, Growth Mindset, Teaching Students in Poverty Workshops, book studies, meetings Principals, Teachers, TAs Ongoing Teacher feedback, observation Classroom Management Workshops on effective strategies for classroom management Teachers, Teacher Assistants Annually Teacher Feedback, Observations DASA Workshops, Meetings, Speakers (as needed) Director of Instruction, Building Principals Yearly My Learning Plan Active Learning Strategies Series of workshops Teachers, BOCES Network Team, TQLP Ongoing Teacher Usage, Classroom Walkthroughs Interim Assessment Analysis Meetings Teachers, Instructional Support Staff, Building Principal Quarterly Interim Analysis Action Plan Objective: To support teaching and learning by integrating New York Learning Standards into curriculum and to address meaningful assessment. Strategy Activity (ies) Who Time Frame Performance Measure Grade Level and Department meetings on standards, assessments, and curriculum mapping Meetings held monthly PLC Meetings Principals, Teachers, BOCES Network Team, TQLP Ongoing My Learning Plan, Meeting Minutes, Curriculum Calendars Summer Curriculum Projects Summer work to align curriculum with New York State Common Core Learning Standards Teachers Annually each summer Projects, project dissemination, teacher