4. Learning Outcomes
4
Teachers will be able to write an
accurate and meaningful professional
development plan which will
ultimately have a positive impact on
student learning in their classrooms.
Teachers will clearly understand the
elements of an effective Individualized
Professional Development Plan.
10. Example:Example: Based upon 2017 End-of-Course
English III scores
Example: Based upon 2017 End-of-Course
English III scores, I will incorporate clear
systems and routines for assessing student
understanding during the lesson
Elements of the IPDP:
Focus Areas and Professional Learning Targets
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Focus Area My Professional Learning Target
Definition: Criterion
from the Instructional
Practice Rubric or
Professional
Expectations
PR-2 or PR-7 ONLY.
Definition: A professional target for
improvement based upon data or
rationale such as student performance
data, classroom observations,
walkthroughs, etc. Not a SMART goal.
Example: PL-3 Designs
effective lesson plans,
units and assessments.
Rationale Activity Objective Professional
Learning Target
Example: Based upon 2017 End-of-Course
English III scores, I will incorporate clear
systems and routines for assessing student
understanding during the lesson to
improve students’ ability to interpret
literary techniques.
11. Activity 1: Parts of the Professional Learning Target
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C
To improve students’ ability to
interpret literary techniques (e.g.,
foreshadowing, allusion,
symbolism), I will incorporate clear
systems and routines for assessing
student understanding during the
lesson, based upon data from my
Coaching Development form.
A
Based upon feedback from my
appraiser’s most recent observation,
I will set and implement effective
discipline management procedures
that will increase the amount of
time students spend on task.
B
I will utilize flexible instructional
groups based on student learning
needs to improve comprehension of
non-fiction literature considering
my 2017 SAT scores on Reading
Comprehension.
Making Connections
12. Elements of the IPDP:
Professional Development Activities
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Definition: Learning opportunities the teacher will take advantage of within a
certain time period to improve practice in the focus area. A focus should
be placed on individualized and targeted professional activities as
opposed to district-wide learning sessions.
Watch a sample video on
leveled-grouping and
create a plan for
introducing this concept in
my classroom.
Observe an experienced
teacher on my campus
who is adept at
differentiated instruction.
13. Elements of the IPDP:
Appraiser Support
13
Actions the appraiser will take to help the teacher make growth on this
professional learning target. This may include providing expertise,
connecting the teacher with coaches or peers, providing targeted
observations and more.
Connect [Teacher] with
[Other Teacher] who is an
expert at differentiation
strategies.
Provide materials and
guidance to scaffold
teacher learning about
[Focus Area].
Definition
14. Elements of the IPDP:
Evidence of Accomplishment
14
Definition
15. The Elements of the IPDP
Consist of. . .
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R + A + O PD S + DO
16. Key Ideas
16
Teachers must take charge of their own
professional development and growth.
Appraisers are there to support the
teachers throughout the professional
growth process.
Both a teacher’s instructional practice
and students’ learning outcomes should
improve as a result of professional
development.
17. 17
Making Connections
Directions:
1. Take a minute to read the quote that
was placed on your table.
2. Consider how that quote relates to the
HISD Teacher Appraisal and
Development System (TADS).
3. Discuss with your tablemates.
4. Be prepared to share out.
18. Drafting Your IPDP
18
“Investing time to learn
something in your profession
makes you RICH in your
KNOWLEDGE, if you are not
then it will make you POOR in
your PERFORMANCE.”
- S. Sidhu
19. 19
Teacher Update Training
Part II
Course # TBD
You have already been registered for this
course and will find it on your One Source
Me page under the “Learning” tab.
Call on two teacher volunteers to read the outcomes.
[Materials: Chart Paper and Markers for capturing teachers’ answers]
(Say)
Take 30 seconds to write down what you know to be true about how you improve your instructional practice.
After participants write, give them 30 seconds to share their list with a table partner. Then ask for volunteers to share one thing their partner said in the discussion.
Capture teacher answers on Chart Paper.
LOOK FORS:
1. attending a workshop (and taking notes)
completing an online training
observing a master teacher (and taking notes)
reading a research paper
reading a professional book (or chapter(s) in a book
2. (whatever the answer is for #1, the answer for #2 must be. . .)
implementing strategies learned
[Materials: Chart Paper and Markers for capturing teachers’ answers]
(Say)
Now, take 30 seconds to write down what you know to be true about your next steps after you complete a professional development training.
After participants write, give 30 seconds to share their list with a different table partner. Then ask for volunteers to share one thing their partner said in the discussion.
Capture teacher answers on Chart Paper.
LOOK FORS:
make a plan for implementation
gather resources for implementation
implement strategies in the classroom (practice)
ask for feedback (from peers, appraiser, other administrator, instructional specialist, etc.)
meet with your appraiser
[Materials: Chart Paper and Markers for capturing teachers’ answers]
(Say)
Next, take another 30 seconds to write down what you know to be true about how you know when you have achieved your professional development learning target.
After participants write, give 30 seconds to share their list with a different table partner. Then ask for volunteers to share one thing their partner said in the discussion.
Capture teacher answers on Chart Paper.
LOOK FORS:
you can see evidence of the growth and development in your classroom
there is a change in student and/or teacher actions that leads to improvement in student learning
you receive consistent feedback of improvement from your appraiser
your performance level improves
(Say)
It is the district’s expectation that all employees are continuously growing and developing. Therefore, all teachers must create an Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
The IPDP is a living document created by you the teacher in collaboration with your appraiser at the beginning of the school year and should be revisited and updated formally during your Progress Conference, as necessary throughout the school year and again at your End-Of-Year (EOY) Conference.
Materials: Exemplar IPDP
(Say)
Teacher Development Plans are roadmaps for the actions teachers will take to improve their practice and the support that appraisers will provide. Professional Development staff may also play an important role in supporting teachers.
An IPDP improves your development experience by ensuring developmental plans are revisited, supported and acted upon by your appraiser.
There are five elements of the IPDP. As the teacher and appraiser develop each of the elements, they are asking and answering three questions:
What are the teacher’s growth areas
What can the teacher do to grow?
How will we know that growth has occurred?
The focus area—which has a drop-down checklist—and learning targets address the areas of needed growth.
The identified Professional Development activities and supports address what the teacher can do to grow and how the appraiser supports the teacher. For the evidence of accomplishment refer to the measures you use to determine if growth occurred.
Label each of these 5 parts on the exemplar IPDP.
The part at the bottom of the form is crucial. This is where the teacher must enter the Goal-Setting Conference date. Your appraiser is not able to acknowledge your IPDP until this date has been entered.
Let’s look at the first two elements.
The focus areas must be drawn directly from the Instructional Practice criteria in the TADS rubric.
The following two Professional Expectations criteria may be included in a teacher’s IPDP focus area, if necessary, as they address skills and habits that teachers may wish to work on and develop throughout the year.
PR-2: Treats colleagues with respect throughout all aspects of work
PR-7: Communicates with parents throughout the year
However, the primary focus should be on instruction.
When developing the IPDP, two focus areas should be identified for the teacher to work on throughout the school year.
These areas should be updated throughout the year as the teacher meets particular targets. This IPDP update can happen at anytime, but must occur at the required conferences which we’ll discuss later today.
The professional learning target is written as a formula.
Read example and identify the color coded parts.
Rationale + Activity + Objective = Professional Learning Target
(Say)
Lets review the example above and dissect the RAO.
Materials: Colored Professional Learning Targets (one set per table)
Activity Directions: Have participants identify the Rationale, Activity, and Objective in each learning target as a table group. Then, ask for volunteers to read the learning target identifying each part.
The professional development activities should be aligned to the specified instructional practice criteria. Because the IPDP is a living document and will be a part of ongoing conversations regarding your growth and development, timelines should be spread throughout the school year with at least one learning opportunity prior to the Progress Conference deadline in January.
Types of Professional Development Opportunities
Peer Observation
Training Session
At Bats
Through the IPDP your appraisers is partnering with you to ensure you meet your professional development goals for the year. Therefore, the two of you must discuss and identify the support you will need to execute the professional development activities. Will you need coverage for your classes, funds to cover training fees and/or materials, connections with master teachers, etc.
Say: Finally, you must identify what evidence or data will be used to determine accomplishment of the professional learning target. Its important to remember accomplishment is not completion of the learning activity but rather the impact your learning is having on student outcomes or your instructional practice.
[Materials: Exemplar IPDP]
(Say)
Now, based on what you have learned, on the exemplar IPDP, write these letters next to each item:
R (for Rationale)
A (for classroom Activities)
O (for Objective)
PD (for Professional Development Activity)
S (for Sources) and
DS (for Desired Outcomes)
[Materials: 5 different quotes; each participant at a table receives the same quote.]
Read directions on slide.
Materials: IPDP Template
Participants will complete 2 Focus Areas for completion while appraisers monitor and support teachers completing their drafts.