Professional+Development

Team Members-- Alan, Julie, Greg, Doug H., Barry, Norm, Mary V., Rufus, Cindy, Linda H., Addye, H.S. Curriculum Leaders Meeting_Minutes Three fold Approach to staff development--
 * Peer-to-Peer Level SLC
 * Building Level--how is technology incorporated into what is going on as part of the building staff development plan
 * Content Level--how is technology incorporated into what is going on as part of the content staff development plan.

Notes on Discussion: Application of the content into skills and instruction. Differentiated instruction--we need a common vision of what differentiated looks like. We will not have a mastery of anything by that time, but will have steps completed in that direction. Different learning styles--learn in the manner which is best for them. Choice learning--is that the same differentiated instruction?? Integrate the learning within collaborative groups.

Web quests--learning models of instruction which include technology integration

How are we addressing differentiated instruction now without the laptops? How will the laptops support this?

So as a district, we have to define PBL and differentiated instruction--is it each student working on a task based on their ability level? Meeting the student's learning needs is differentiated instruction. However, students still have to demonstrate a proficiency level that is appropriate for all students.

We agree that we cannot get all teachers to the highest level of differentiated instruction; however what can we do to professionally get all teachers working toward the highest level of differentiated instruction.

Pulling together what we already did this summer and make available as complements to what buildings have planned for professional development.

Offer the summer sessions again, allow people to retake the sessions if desired.

Maybe a better picture would be, "What do we want our students to be able to do by the end of the year?"

Staff Development Meeting Sept 24