The Clinton Public School District in Mississippi is focused on developing more effective teachers and implementing Common Core standards. To achieve this, the district is utilizing the online professional development tool PD 360. PD 360 provides teachers personalized learning opportunities to improve their skills. It also helps administrators observe classrooms and provide targeted feedback to teachers. Through PD 360, the district aims to increase teacher effectiveness and ultimately boost student achievement.
As the second largest school district in New Mexico, Las Cruces Public Schools looked for a research-based, high-quality professional development program. However, due to budget constraints and their remote location, travel to conferences or bringing in a presenter wasn't cost-effective. Find out how PD 360 filled all of their requirements with a PD program that could address individualized questions and concerns.
This case study describes how Chancey Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky is using the online professional development resource PD 360 to support its teachers. The school was looking for a convenient PD solution with real-world relevance. PD 360 provides educational videos from experts and real classroom examples. It has been integrated into the school's PLCs and used to help struggling teachers. PD 360 allows embedded learning and is beneficial as it is cost-effective and supports the school's initiatives and requirements.
This case study describes how Johnsontown Road Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky is using the online professional development resource PD 360 to improve teacher practices and student learning. The school wanted a job-embedded PD solution and found that PD 360, with its real classroom videos and reflection tools, allows teachers to incorporate research-based best practices into their instruction in a meaningful way. Teachers access PD 360 content both individually and in teams. The school has seen benefits including improved reflective practice, individualized PD, and implementation of best teaching methods.
With the highest dropout rate in central Virginia, the Staff Development Coordinator at Petersburg City Public Schools needed a resource to help struggling teachers. Read about what they did to their professional development program to improve the quality of teaching and learning using PD 360.
Read how the elements of the Educator Effectiveness System--PD 360, Common Core 360, and Observation 360--helped this small-town school district improve teacher effectiveness by focusing on three areas: Common Core State Standards, teacher compliance training, and classroom technology.
Learn more about the Educator Effectiveness System here: http://www.schoolimprovement.com/educator-effectiveness-system/
Find out how this small, rural school district in Montana has been able to decrease discipline problems while increasing student achievement.
PD 360 gives them the resources to provide differentiated professional development in areas like classroom management, math skills, or disciplining.
Observation 360 gives Prinicpal Mark Faroni the ability to give effective classroom observations and prescribe professional learning video segments to his teachers.
Sign up for a free trial at http://www.schoolimprovement.com/products/pd360/
Find more case studies on our website at http://www.schoolimprovement.com/research/case-studies/
CPS Office of Principal Preparation and Development - History and OverviewLinda A Shay
Effective leadership is key to improving schools. The Office of Principal Preparation and Development aims to develop high-quality school leadership by preparing aspiring principals, supporting new principals, and providing development for experienced principals. Initial priorities include revising principal selection policies and establishing rigorous performance standards. The document outlines CPS principal competencies and the principal eligibility process. It also describes the goals and objectives of the Effective Leaders Improve Schools project to strengthen principal preparation, development, and support through mentoring.
As one of the 40 largest schools districts in the United States, Polk County Public Schools needed a solution that could scale well and still be customizable and easy to use for each of their teachers in over 160 schools. Find out how PD 360 was able to give them the resources, content, and expertise that they were looking for.
As the second largest school district in New Mexico, Las Cruces Public Schools looked for a research-based, high-quality professional development program. However, due to budget constraints and their remote location, travel to conferences or bringing in a presenter wasn't cost-effective. Find out how PD 360 filled all of their requirements with a PD program that could address individualized questions and concerns.
This case study describes how Chancey Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky is using the online professional development resource PD 360 to support its teachers. The school was looking for a convenient PD solution with real-world relevance. PD 360 provides educational videos from experts and real classroom examples. It has been integrated into the school's PLCs and used to help struggling teachers. PD 360 allows embedded learning and is beneficial as it is cost-effective and supports the school's initiatives and requirements.
This case study describes how Johnsontown Road Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky is using the online professional development resource PD 360 to improve teacher practices and student learning. The school wanted a job-embedded PD solution and found that PD 360, with its real classroom videos and reflection tools, allows teachers to incorporate research-based best practices into their instruction in a meaningful way. Teachers access PD 360 content both individually and in teams. The school has seen benefits including improved reflective practice, individualized PD, and implementation of best teaching methods.
With the highest dropout rate in central Virginia, the Staff Development Coordinator at Petersburg City Public Schools needed a resource to help struggling teachers. Read about what they did to their professional development program to improve the quality of teaching and learning using PD 360.
Read how the elements of the Educator Effectiveness System--PD 360, Common Core 360, and Observation 360--helped this small-town school district improve teacher effectiveness by focusing on three areas: Common Core State Standards, teacher compliance training, and classroom technology.
Learn more about the Educator Effectiveness System here: http://www.schoolimprovement.com/educator-effectiveness-system/
Find out how this small, rural school district in Montana has been able to decrease discipline problems while increasing student achievement.
PD 360 gives them the resources to provide differentiated professional development in areas like classroom management, math skills, or disciplining.
Observation 360 gives Prinicpal Mark Faroni the ability to give effective classroom observations and prescribe professional learning video segments to his teachers.
Sign up for a free trial at http://www.schoolimprovement.com/products/pd360/
Find more case studies on our website at http://www.schoolimprovement.com/research/case-studies/
CPS Office of Principal Preparation and Development - History and OverviewLinda A Shay
Effective leadership is key to improving schools. The Office of Principal Preparation and Development aims to develop high-quality school leadership by preparing aspiring principals, supporting new principals, and providing development for experienced principals. Initial priorities include revising principal selection policies and establishing rigorous performance standards. The document outlines CPS principal competencies and the principal eligibility process. It also describes the goals and objectives of the Effective Leaders Improve Schools project to strengthen principal preparation, development, and support through mentoring.
As one of the 40 largest schools districts in the United States, Polk County Public Schools needed a solution that could scale well and still be customizable and easy to use for each of their teachers in over 160 schools. Find out how PD 360 was able to give them the resources, content, and expertise that they were looking for.
Find out how the second-largest school district in Oregon has used tools in the Educator Effectiveness System (including PD 360 and Common Core 360) to improve their schools in the following areas:
- Common Core
- Student engagement
- Equity and closing the achievement gap
- College and career readiness
Learn more about the Educator Effectiveness System here: http://www.schoolimprovement.com/educator-effectiveness-system/
The large suburban Oregon school district of Salem-Keizer Public Schools implemented the PD 360 platform to provide focused professional development for teachers. With over 25,000 registered users, teachers have accessed over 5,000 minutes of videos and segments to improve in areas like the Common Core, student engagement, and equity. The district coordinator credits PD 360 with helping teachers develop skills that improve student achievement, as evidenced by rising test proficiency scores.
A presentation to UNCP Spring 2013 Student Interns on the relationship between the NC Educator Evaluation System for inservice teacher and the pre-service rubric and the Certification of Teaching Capacity form.
Central Government Public Sector Review 19Hamid Hashemi
1. The document discusses steps to improve student success and reduce educational disparity, highlighting the need for more personalized learning support and tuition.
2. It argues that private tutoring can play an important role in helping students achieve exam success if tutors receive further training and competency standards, and tutoring services collaborate more with schools.
3. Ensuring all students receive good academic and social support through personalized tutoring, strong teachers, and well-funded schools is seen as critical to realizing the potential of all children.
This document provides a 1000 question national qualifying exam for principals covering topics like child-friendly schools, procurement processes, DepEd programs, and school site planning. It includes sample questions testing knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices for principals. Additional reading materials are suggested for further review on subjects relevant to becoming an effective school leader.
The New York City Department of Education’s Learning to Work Initiative, utilizes community based organizations as partners. These partners collaborate at the Young Adult Borough Centers, Transfer Schools with Learning to Work and Learning to Work GED programs. Tom Pendleton works with technical assistance partner organizations on developing capacity building models for these programs. Prior to his current position, Tom served as Executive Director of the New York Citywide School to Work Alliance,
a program that works with 23 neighborhood partners across the city to implement the program.
The Alliance program by EdisonLearning provides K-12 schools with a comprehensive partnership solution to improve student achievement. It combines research-based tools and strategies with on-site support teams to help schools meet their goals. The program addresses leadership development, teaching effectiveness, data analysis, and curriculum to build schools' capacity to deliver better education. It aims to align with federal accountability mandates around teacher quality, college and career readiness, and improving low-performing schools.
Training an integral component of effective hr practices - baishaki bapatEduMedia India
The document discusses the importance of training for staff at The Orchid School. It outlines the school's approach to training, which includes annual orientation programs, allocating budget for training workshops, staff retreats to promote team bonding and reflection, and domain-specific training opportunities. Feedback is gathered from participants to evaluate effectiveness and plan future training. Analysis of results shows training is positively impacting teaching and students' achievements. The school aims to continue enhancing training with new knowledge to develop human resources.
The document provides information about a project on analyzing certified recruitment in the education sector for management faculty. It discusses the growing demand for management education in India and provides statistics on the increase in business schools. It then outlines the global trends seen in business school platforms, including an emphasis on real-world experience, specialized curricula with a global focus, and outcome-based pedagogical approaches. Finally, it describes the job responsibilities and requirements for three key roles: Program Director, Head of Department, and Placements and Corporate Relations Officer.
The document discusses transforming district resources to improve teaching and learning. It outlines an agenda focusing on defining state priorities and approaches for restructuring resources. A key point is that states have an opportunity to promote a comprehensive talent management system that focuses on continuous improvement of teaching effectiveness, not just hiring and firing. This involves defining, measuring, and reporting teaching effectiveness; structuring compensation to attract and retain high-quality teachers; and providing differentiated professional growth opportunities linked to needs identified through evaluation. However, current resource allocation in many districts does not support this transformed approach.
Global School Management MethodologiesTimothy Wooi
A practical guide for first-time and recently appointed principals to study global school management system methodologies and to adopt and apply it in school leadership across systems on a day-to-day basis.
Janice Case is an experienced education consultant with over 20 years of experience as a principal and administrator in public and private schools. She has expertise in areas such as professional development, teacher/principal evaluation, school improvement, and data-driven decision making. Currently, she is the CEO of her own consulting firm and provides consulting services to schools, districts, and state departments of education on initiatives related to school transformation, leadership development, and instructional improvement. She has held leadership roles with several organizations and works to support educators in improving student learning and achievement.
HANDS ICD conduct training on Early childhood developmentNadeem Wagan Wagan
The document summarizes a 10-day training on early childhood development offered by HANDS Institute of Community Development. The training aims to enhance teachers' knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards ECD. It covers topics like growth and development, learning styles, educational materials, classroom management, child needs and rights. The target audience is professional teachers, trainers from NGOs and institutions, with the goal of helping them develop effective ECD teaching methods and create nurturing learning environments for young children.
Professional Standards For Itts 020107Anwar Faruqh
The document introduces new overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors, and trainers in the lifelong learning sector in England. It was developed by Lifelong Learning UK at the request of the government to improve teaching quality. The standards define the skills, knowledge, and attributes expected of professionals in a variety of roles. They will form the basis for initial and continuing qualifications and help professionalize the workforce.
Superintendent of student services message march 2012qrobertson
The document provides information from the Superintendent of Student Services, including the vision and personal beliefs of the Superintendent. It also provides updates on initiatives in student services, such as the Maplewood/TPM project and inclusion training. Key dates for administrators, student services teachers, and providers are outlined for March through June. Areas of focus for 2011-2012 are discussed, and status of the EA allocation contingency fund is updated.
The document summarizes the Alliance High School model, which is designed to help increase student achievement and graduation rates, especially in low-performing schools. The model takes a comprehensive approach, focusing on creating a culture of high expectations and engagement, providing demanding curriculum and instruction, developing strong leadership and teaching, and using data-driven management. Key elements include establishing small learning communities, implementing college and career readiness programs, developing rigorous academic plans, and providing intensive support from an on-site Alliance Achievement team.
This document discusses Williamson County Schools' use of the PD 360 professional development solution over the past 4 years. Some key points:
1) PD 360 provides convenient, on-demand access to over 1,400 video segments on best practices from experts. This allows for more effective site-based training.
2) Williamson County uses PD 360 for re-licensure, administrator training, and helping struggling teachers. Tracking and reflection tools reinforce learning.
3) Updated content, renowned experts, and alignment to district goals make PD 360 a comprehensive and sustainable resource for ongoing professional learning.
This case study describes how Wilder Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky is using the online professional development platform PD 360 to provide job-embedded and individualized training to its teachers. Principal David Bodine plans to expand PD 360 usage by aligning video segments to district initiatives, using segments in faculty meetings, and supporting grade-level implementation through discussion guides and reflection activities. Teachers have access to over 1,400 on-demand video segments covering a wide range of topics. Initial benefits include a vast library of content, accessibility of online training, relevance of topics, and tools for individualized learning and accountability.
This case study describes how Foster Traditional Academy, a school in Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky, is using the online professional development tool PD 360 to improve instruction. The school was seeking a structured PD solution to benefit all students. Teachers appreciate PD 360's on-demand access to expert content and classroom examples. PD 360 is being used for individual and collaborative learning. The principal plans to further customize PD 360 and track its impact on teacher practices and student outcomes.
With an existing professional development program that used a "one size fits all" format, Lamesa Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Scott Davis wanted to find a different program that could offer individualized training for his district's teachers. Read about how PD 360 helped the district customize their training as well as save them money and find a better way to help train new teachers.
Find out how the second-largest school district in Oregon has used tools in the Educator Effectiveness System (including PD 360 and Common Core 360) to improve their schools in the following areas:
- Common Core
- Student engagement
- Equity and closing the achievement gap
- College and career readiness
Learn more about the Educator Effectiveness System here: http://www.schoolimprovement.com/educator-effectiveness-system/
The large suburban Oregon school district of Salem-Keizer Public Schools implemented the PD 360 platform to provide focused professional development for teachers. With over 25,000 registered users, teachers have accessed over 5,000 minutes of videos and segments to improve in areas like the Common Core, student engagement, and equity. The district coordinator credits PD 360 with helping teachers develop skills that improve student achievement, as evidenced by rising test proficiency scores.
A presentation to UNCP Spring 2013 Student Interns on the relationship between the NC Educator Evaluation System for inservice teacher and the pre-service rubric and the Certification of Teaching Capacity form.
Central Government Public Sector Review 19Hamid Hashemi
1. The document discusses steps to improve student success and reduce educational disparity, highlighting the need for more personalized learning support and tuition.
2. It argues that private tutoring can play an important role in helping students achieve exam success if tutors receive further training and competency standards, and tutoring services collaborate more with schools.
3. Ensuring all students receive good academic and social support through personalized tutoring, strong teachers, and well-funded schools is seen as critical to realizing the potential of all children.
This document provides a 1000 question national qualifying exam for principals covering topics like child-friendly schools, procurement processes, DepEd programs, and school site planning. It includes sample questions testing knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices for principals. Additional reading materials are suggested for further review on subjects relevant to becoming an effective school leader.
The New York City Department of Education’s Learning to Work Initiative, utilizes community based organizations as partners. These partners collaborate at the Young Adult Borough Centers, Transfer Schools with Learning to Work and Learning to Work GED programs. Tom Pendleton works with technical assistance partner organizations on developing capacity building models for these programs. Prior to his current position, Tom served as Executive Director of the New York Citywide School to Work Alliance,
a program that works with 23 neighborhood partners across the city to implement the program.
The Alliance program by EdisonLearning provides K-12 schools with a comprehensive partnership solution to improve student achievement. It combines research-based tools and strategies with on-site support teams to help schools meet their goals. The program addresses leadership development, teaching effectiveness, data analysis, and curriculum to build schools' capacity to deliver better education. It aims to align with federal accountability mandates around teacher quality, college and career readiness, and improving low-performing schools.
Training an integral component of effective hr practices - baishaki bapatEduMedia India
The document discusses the importance of training for staff at The Orchid School. It outlines the school's approach to training, which includes annual orientation programs, allocating budget for training workshops, staff retreats to promote team bonding and reflection, and domain-specific training opportunities. Feedback is gathered from participants to evaluate effectiveness and plan future training. Analysis of results shows training is positively impacting teaching and students' achievements. The school aims to continue enhancing training with new knowledge to develop human resources.
The document provides information about a project on analyzing certified recruitment in the education sector for management faculty. It discusses the growing demand for management education in India and provides statistics on the increase in business schools. It then outlines the global trends seen in business school platforms, including an emphasis on real-world experience, specialized curricula with a global focus, and outcome-based pedagogical approaches. Finally, it describes the job responsibilities and requirements for three key roles: Program Director, Head of Department, and Placements and Corporate Relations Officer.
The document discusses transforming district resources to improve teaching and learning. It outlines an agenda focusing on defining state priorities and approaches for restructuring resources. A key point is that states have an opportunity to promote a comprehensive talent management system that focuses on continuous improvement of teaching effectiveness, not just hiring and firing. This involves defining, measuring, and reporting teaching effectiveness; structuring compensation to attract and retain high-quality teachers; and providing differentiated professional growth opportunities linked to needs identified through evaluation. However, current resource allocation in many districts does not support this transformed approach.
Global School Management MethodologiesTimothy Wooi
A practical guide for first-time and recently appointed principals to study global school management system methodologies and to adopt and apply it in school leadership across systems on a day-to-day basis.
Janice Case is an experienced education consultant with over 20 years of experience as a principal and administrator in public and private schools. She has expertise in areas such as professional development, teacher/principal evaluation, school improvement, and data-driven decision making. Currently, she is the CEO of her own consulting firm and provides consulting services to schools, districts, and state departments of education on initiatives related to school transformation, leadership development, and instructional improvement. She has held leadership roles with several organizations and works to support educators in improving student learning and achievement.
HANDS ICD conduct training on Early childhood developmentNadeem Wagan Wagan
The document summarizes a 10-day training on early childhood development offered by HANDS Institute of Community Development. The training aims to enhance teachers' knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards ECD. It covers topics like growth and development, learning styles, educational materials, classroom management, child needs and rights. The target audience is professional teachers, trainers from NGOs and institutions, with the goal of helping them develop effective ECD teaching methods and create nurturing learning environments for young children.
Professional Standards For Itts 020107Anwar Faruqh
The document introduces new overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors, and trainers in the lifelong learning sector in England. It was developed by Lifelong Learning UK at the request of the government to improve teaching quality. The standards define the skills, knowledge, and attributes expected of professionals in a variety of roles. They will form the basis for initial and continuing qualifications and help professionalize the workforce.
Superintendent of student services message march 2012qrobertson
The document provides information from the Superintendent of Student Services, including the vision and personal beliefs of the Superintendent. It also provides updates on initiatives in student services, such as the Maplewood/TPM project and inclusion training. Key dates for administrators, student services teachers, and providers are outlined for March through June. Areas of focus for 2011-2012 are discussed, and status of the EA allocation contingency fund is updated.
The document summarizes the Alliance High School model, which is designed to help increase student achievement and graduation rates, especially in low-performing schools. The model takes a comprehensive approach, focusing on creating a culture of high expectations and engagement, providing demanding curriculum and instruction, developing strong leadership and teaching, and using data-driven management. Key elements include establishing small learning communities, implementing college and career readiness programs, developing rigorous academic plans, and providing intensive support from an on-site Alliance Achievement team.
This document discusses Williamson County Schools' use of the PD 360 professional development solution over the past 4 years. Some key points:
1) PD 360 provides convenient, on-demand access to over 1,400 video segments on best practices from experts. This allows for more effective site-based training.
2) Williamson County uses PD 360 for re-licensure, administrator training, and helping struggling teachers. Tracking and reflection tools reinforce learning.
3) Updated content, renowned experts, and alignment to district goals make PD 360 a comprehensive and sustainable resource for ongoing professional learning.
This case study describes how Wilder Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky is using the online professional development platform PD 360 to provide job-embedded and individualized training to its teachers. Principal David Bodine plans to expand PD 360 usage by aligning video segments to district initiatives, using segments in faculty meetings, and supporting grade-level implementation through discussion guides and reflection activities. Teachers have access to over 1,400 on-demand video segments covering a wide range of topics. Initial benefits include a vast library of content, accessibility of online training, relevance of topics, and tools for individualized learning and accountability.
This case study describes how Foster Traditional Academy, a school in Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky, is using the online professional development tool PD 360 to improve instruction. The school was seeking a structured PD solution to benefit all students. Teachers appreciate PD 360's on-demand access to expert content and classroom examples. PD 360 is being used for individual and collaborative learning. The principal plans to further customize PD 360 and track its impact on teacher practices and student outcomes.
With an existing professional development program that used a "one size fits all" format, Lamesa Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Scott Davis wanted to find a different program that could offer individualized training for his district's teachers. Read about how PD 360 helped the district customize their training as well as save them money and find a better way to help train new teachers.
The PPST identifies 4 career stages for teachers:
1. Beginning
2. Proficient
3. Highly Proficient
4. Distinguished
It provides clear expectations for what teachers should know and be able to do at each stage of their career, from entry into the profession to exemplary practice. The career stages guide teacher professional development and performance evaluation.
Learn how this school district in a small farming community has used the resources and tools available in the Educator Effectiveness System to improve the experience for their teachers and students.
“Our district is the poorest in the state and that is a key block to teacher development but the Educator Effectiveness System is cost-effective and supplies everything we need.”
Dr. Glenn A. Fortmayer, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools, Southeast USD 247, Kansas
The document discusses DepEd's new Results-based Performance Management System (RPMS). The RPMS aims to create a culture of performance excellence within DepEd to achieve desired results and build competencies. It involves establishing well-defined targets and organized, hard work to achieve those targets. The RPMS will be rolled out through training workshops covering orientation on the system, change management, and communication plans. It aligns individual, division, and organizational goals with DepEd's vision and priorities like improving access to quality education. The RPMS also provides a framework for evaluating performance annually in phases including planning, monitoring, review, and rewarding.
The document discusses DepEd's new Results-based Performance Management System (RPMS). The RPMS aims to create a culture of performance excellence within DepEd to achieve desired results and build competencies. It involves establishing well-defined targets and organizing work to achieve those targets. The RPMS will be rolled out through training workshops covering topics like change management and communication planning. It aligns individual, unit, and organizational goals and uses performance reviews, feedback, and rewards to promote development.
The document outlines NGS2017, a strategic plan for The National Graduate School of Quality Management to transform itself from 2014 to 2017 in order to remain relevant, enhance its financial stability, and compete in the higher education market. The plan sets goals in five key areas: fiscal stability, enrollment growth, defining and improving processes, expanding and diversifying its portfolio of programs, and expanding its footprint and market segments. The transformation initiatives and strategic plan provide a framework for decision making, resource allocation, and measuring success at achieving the outlined goals over the four year period.
Around The World in 90 Days – A Graduate Development snapshot across Asia, Af...Nathan Clark
This presentation was delivered at the The 2014 Asia Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference. Given DBL's niche expertise, we're in a unique position to see the latest trends in graduate development across the world; some of which are shared here.
If you'd like to discuss development opportunities for young professionals in your organisation contact nclark (at) developmentbeyondlearning.com.
EdisonLearning offers a comprehensive professional development program called Learning Force to enhance teacher skills. The program provides initial and ongoing training to help teachers implement tutoring programs effectively. Training is customized for each school and covers topics such as instructional strategies, data analysis, and classroom management. EdisonLearning trains school leaders who then train other teachers in a train-the-trainer model. The goal is to build schools' capacity to continue professional development and improve instruction to benefit students.
This document introduces Pearson Workforce Education, which provides comprehensive learning programs, short courses, and soft skills modules for high-demand jobs. The programs offer flexibility for colleges to select relevant courses and build programs over time without upfront costs. Courses are designed by subject matter experts, follow industry standards, and use award-winning learning design. Pearson provides marketing support and tools to help partners drive enrollments. The document outlines an anticipated timeline for rolling out over 100 courses in various areas like healthcare, IT, and business by summer 2012.
The document provides an overview of HMH's Radiant, Learning Village, and DataDirector products. Radiant is positioned as an end-to-end learning solution that connects components like LMS, curriculum management, assessment, analytics, and professional development. Learning Village is a curriculum management solution for enhancing teaching and learning. DataDirector is positioned as a comprehensive assessment and data management system. Scenarios are then provided showing how the different products could be pitched to potential clients with various needs.
A presentation created by Kansas Learning First Alliance (klfa.org) for member organizations to use when talking about professional learning in education today.
This document discusses using data to improve student outcomes at The Wellington Academy. It outlines strategic, operational, and tactical approaches to using data. At the strategic level, it discusses curriculum reform, accountability frameworks, and leadership. Operationally, it focuses on using data for teaching and learning, assessment, tracking progress, and interventions. Tactically, it emphasizes efficient leadership and action planning based on data analysis. The overall goal is to transform data into meaningful insights to maximize student achievement.
The document provides information about SDMIMD (Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development), including:
- It is a 2-year full time residential Post Graduate Diploma in Management program accredited by AICTE, NBA, and AIU.
- SDMIMD has state-of-the-art infrastructure, rigorous academic curriculum, and consistently high placement performance with recruiters from various industries.
- The director of SDMIMD emphasizes that the institute focuses on developing leadership skills, practical decision making, social responsibility, and ensuring students are aligned with industry requirements through various initiatives like corporate visits and projects.
High Quality And Ongoing Professional DevelopmentKathyRees
The staff at St. Helen Elementary School receives ongoing professional development aligned with the school improvement plan, including district-wide training, subject-area meetings, and conferences. This includes training to help teachers support economically disadvantaged students and improve reading skills. Data is used to determine development priorities and monitor progress. Professional development is research-based, collaborative, and aligns with curriculum and equity standards to improve student achievement.
This document outlines Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Teacher LEADership Academy, which aims to develop teacher leaders. It discusses selecting teachers for leadership roles like instructional coaching and supporting new teachers. Teachers participate in professional development sessions to strengthen skills in areas like digital innovation, collaborative culture, and student achievement. The goals are to empower teachers as leaders, retain effective staff, and improve instructional quality throughout M-DCPS. Common challenges addressed include recruiting teachers for hard-to-staff schools and retaining early career educators. The Academy provides pathways for teacher leadership and supports developing teacher expertise.
This document discusses building career pathways for adult education students. It outlines the need for more opportunities for adults to gain credentials to improve their skills and access postsecondary education. It discusses key elements of successful career pathways programs, including clear program structures, integrated basic skills and career technical education, and enhanced student supports. It also provides examples of promising early outcomes from career pathways bridge programs in several states.
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The School Improvement Formula : Four simple steps for spurring educator growth.
From improved student achievement to lowered dropout rates to fewer discipline issues, districts across the US are using the School Improvement Formula to improve almost everything in their schools.
This independent study, conducted by EdNexus Advisors, LLC, was sponsored by School Improvement Network to better understand each state policy on providing and funding meaningful teacher professional development tied to teacher evaluations. Further states were surveyed on the state relationship with districts on requiring or recommending professional development and to what extent districts were providing professional development tied to state mandated evaluations.
Educators play an important role in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. But they also play a vital role in working to prevent maltreatment from ever occurring at all. Because of their unique leadership position in the community, educators can be the link to making meaningful connections with children, their families and the community.
This webinar will take a look at National Child Abuse Month and how educators can make a difference in the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
View the recording at: http://www.schoolimprovement.com/resources/webinars/child-abuse-prevention-month-webinar/
Learn more online at http://www.schoolimprovement.com/child-abuse-neglect-prevention-month/
Our first case study in Artesia, New Mexico was done in 2008. This case study updates their PD 360 use, plus the addition of Common Core 360 and Observation 360, components of the Educator Effectiveness System. Read about how their continued use has improved differentiated instruction and created effective questioning.
“When I am asked about PD 360, Common Core 360, and Observation 360, I only say ‘Let me show you the data.’ The Educator Effectiveness System speaks for itself and the word is getting around.”
Rick Stewart
Assistant Superintendent of Federal Programs,
Artesia Public Schools, New Mexico
A rural school district in West Virginia improved instructional strategies and differentiated teaching by implementing the Learning 360 Framework along with other programs from School Improvement Network. The Title I Director saw positive results from teachers who felt supported rather than overwhelmed. Test scores increased substantially at two Title I schools over several years after adopting these programs. The Director concluded that the framework provided sustainable progress by supporting best practices and the Common Core standards.
A survey of over 2,000 educators found:
- 96% believed they were effective educators, though some noted areas for improvement.
- 89% believed their colleagues were effective.
- 52% believed the public education system is failing.
- Only 11% believed parents are doing enough to help their children succeed in school.
In October 2012, School Improvement Network surveyed educators nationwide about the impact of class size on educator effectiveness and student achievement. 5,115 educators responded, and 65% said their class sizes have grown over the last three years. Educators also shared their opinions on the ideal class size, and how class sizes impact students and their teachers.
Read more about this survey here: http://www.schoolimprovement.com/voices-of-education/class-size-and-student-achievement-results/
In January 2012, School Improvement Network surveyed educators nationwide about the rising pressure of teacher evaluations and high-stakes student testing. More than 4,000 educators responded and overwhelmingly agreed that teacher evaluations help them grow as professionals (91%), but including high-stakes student test scores in evaluations is unfair (85%). 60% of educators also supported using evaluations as criteria for firing or tenure decisions.
Learn more here: http://www.schoolimprovement.com/voices-of-education/teacher-evaluation/
In October 2012, School Improvement Network surveyed educators from across the nation to find out the use and effects of technology in classrooms. 6,929 educators from all 50 states shared how technology is being used in their classroom and how it’s affecting students. Among the findings, 48% of educators say they allow students to bring and use technology devices in their classroom, and 80% of educators believe technology in the classroom increases student performance. One in 3 educators email students as part of their learning platform, and of those, 75% say it affects their homework return rate.
Educator Pay Survey
In January 2013, School Improvement Network conducted a national survey of educators to find out educator perceptions about pay, work hours, and opportunities for increased educational opportunities and salary increases. 5,068 educators responded from 46 states. On average, educators reported working an average of 12 hours a day, with 70% feeling they were fairly compensated for their work. 81% of educators said they have pursued additional training or certification to increase salary. Only 23% of educators state that they would alter their teaching methods if a bonus were given for improved student performance.
The survey found that most parents support the Common Core State Standards despite some misconceptions about their origin and role. 62% of parents surveyed support the Standards while 22% oppose them. Parents who support the Standards believe it ensures all children learn from a unified curriculum and facilitates better education, while those who oppose think it does not address different student needs and rates of learning. Many parents incorrectly believe the federal government created the Standards rather than state governments and experts. The survey revealed shared misconceptions among parents with differing views, including beliefs that the Standards mandate specific lessons rather than curriculum and that student data like health records will be collected, rather than just performance data.
This webinar agenda covers assessment for learning. It includes discussing the speaker's elevator pitch on using rich tasks to make school more relevant and engaging. An assessment planning framework is presented which outlines key questions about desired learning results, assessment purposes and audiences. The role of formative assessment is discussed. Standardized tests are addressed as well as key features of the LumiBook software. Different types of assessments are outlined including selected response items, constructed responses, performances and process-focused assessments. Methods of evaluation and communication of results are also covered. The need to match assessment evidence to learning goals is emphasized.
We conducted a survey in March 2013 to find out how schools and districts were affected by school closures and budget shortfalls.
Learn more about this survey and find results from other surveys on our website at http://www.schoolimprovement.com/voices-of-education/school-closures-survey/
Watch the full recording for this webinar here:
http://www.schoolimprovement.com/resources/webinars/developing-high-growth-schools-webinar/
This webinar gives five tips for improving student achievement school- or district-wide. Dr. Bobby Moore invited three school administrators to share their methods and successes.
How safe are our schools? We surveyed 10,661 teachers, administrators, and school staff to learn how they felt about school safety and how we can keep them secure.
Battelle for Kids recently concluded a study on five of the top-performing school systems in the world. In the results, they shared the top six factors that affect student achievement.
These slides are from a webinar with Brad Mitchell from Battelle for Kids to discuss this global education study, and learn how to improve practice in the most critical areas in education.
You can read the findings in their LumiBook. Learn more here: http://www.schoolimprovement.com/battelle-for-kids-lumibook/
The webinar was held on April 24, 2013. Watch the recording on our website at: http://www.schoolimprovement.com/resources/webinars/webinar-global-education-study-battelle-for-kids/
Slides from a webinar presented by Heidi Hayes Jacobs from Curriculum21 about implementing the Common Core State Standards and mapping your curriculum to the standards. This webinar was held on April 18, 2013. Watch the recording here: http://www.schoolimprovement.com/resources/webinars/webinar-heidi-hayes-jacobs-common-core/
Predictors of Success: Linking Student Achievement to School and Educator Successes through Professional Learning
This study show how some schools have seen a dramatic increase in student achievement after developing a strong, online professional learning program.
School Improvement Network introduces the new Educator Effectiveness System, which brings together all of the essential tools and resources to create the atmosphere in your schools that will lead to 100% of students college and career ready!
To learn more about how you can implement this system in your school, contact us at 800-572-1153
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Whether you're new to SEO or looking to refine your existing strategies, this webinar will provide you with actionable insights and practical tips to elevate your nonprofit's online presence.
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The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
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(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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Clinton Public Schools, MS - PD 360 Case Study
1. Case Study
Small, Suburban Mississippi District
Builds Effective Teachers and
Implements Common Core
CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, • More Effective Teachers
MISSISSIPPI Knowing that teachers influence student performance,
CPSD is promoting and guiding individual and
collaborative professional learning and growth.
“Teacher effectiveness has proven to
be the number one factor in student • Common Core Standards Implementation
success. As a resource for educator Last year (2011–2012), CPSD switched from the
improvement, PD 360 is a real-time, Mississippi curriculum standards to the more rigorous
rich, robust set of tools, and a wealth Common Core Standards in grades K–2. This year
(2012–2013), it is making this transition in grades 3–8,
of information.”
and next year (2013–14), students in all grades will be
taught at this level.
Tim Martin
Assistant Superintendent
Clinton Public School District, Mississippi SOLUTIONS
Clinton Public School District Assistant Superintendent
PROFILE Tim Martin is a dedicated, straightforward administrator
who has a clear vision and understanding of 21st century
Clinton Public School District (CPSD) is located in Clinton, education. When introduced to PD 360, he recognized it
Mississippi, a city once called the “Athens of Mississippi” as a valuable asset to CPSD teacher improvement.
because of its many academies and colleges. There is a
deeply-rooted community priority to provide excellent As an integral component of School Improvement
learning opportunities for all ages. Network’s teacher effectiveness system, PD 360 provides
concrete solutions for CPSD concerns. Mr. Martin quickly
This small suburban district serves almost 5,000 students found long-term significance in these benefits:
in nine schools with 254 teachers. An energized, high-
achieving district, its recent recognitions include the • Online Capacity and Accessibility
following: CPSD educators are able to view PD 360 programs as
many times as they wish and as often as they need.
• One of only three districts to receive an “A” ranking, the Rather than being limited to the school calendar, PD
highest possible academic ranking a Mississippi school 360 allows teachers to take charge of their professional
district can achieve. learning according to their own timetable by logging on
• The only district in the Jackson metro area to attain an at home as well as at work.
“A” rating.
• Siemens Corporation named Clinton High School as one • Differentiated Professional Development
of the top 50 nationally recognized high schools in the PD 360 addresses a wide variety of teacher career
United States for excellence in math and science. levels, not as a one-size-fits-all training but as an
individualized growth process. It targets specific
questions, situations, and experience levels.
FOCUSES
CPSD is intensely focused on two key issues that affect
districts across the country:
2. • Cost Effectiveness • Professional Development Plans
Mr. Martin affirms that PD 360 is more economical than As part of the evaluation process, all CPSD teachers have
traditional conferences or workshops with the same a personal professional development plan. PD 360
experts and messages. And the unlimited access ensures programs that are relevant to the teacher’s specific needs
that it is never just a one-shot training. are included as part of the action plans.
• New Teacher Training
ABOUT PD 360 New teachers and teachers new to CPSD participate
in an induction program which meets monthly for one
PD 360 is the multi-award winning, online, on-demand year to help them adapt to district goals and standards.
professional learning resource within School Improvement PD 360 programs are shown as part of the training to
Network’s system for educator effectiveness. With 2,000+ illustrate best practices in areas such as reading strategies
videos on 125 topics from 120 experts, PD 360 has the and differentiated instruction.
largest online community of nearly one million educators.
It is the most comprehensive web-based library of • Classroom Observation
professional development resources available. Teachers, PD 360’s companion tool, Observation 360 has
administrators, professional learning communities, coaches, made CPSD classroom observations more efficient
mentors, instructional leaders, and paraprofessionals for administrators and effective for teachers. Using
have available at their fingertips hundreds of indexed and an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, CPSD principals give
searchable video segments that present real, best-practice immediate feedback to the teacher and recommend PD
classroom examples and feature respected education 360 segment links that are pertinent to the situation.
experts, such as Michael Fullan, Rick DuFour, Doug Reeves,
Rick Stiggins, and many others. Educators can instantly “I am willing to point out teacher weaknesses as
find the help they need on nearly every topic, including
long as I am able to provide tools that will fix those
differentiation, assessment, English language learners,
leadership, and more. It can be used to create a structured difficulties. PD 360 and Observation 360 are perfect
learning experience for an individual teacher, a PLC, or for that.”
even an entire school. PD 360 and all the tools within
School improvement Network’s system bridge the gap Tim Martin
between training and classroom implementation with job- Assistant Superintendent
embedded follow-up, tracking, and reflection tools. See a Clinton Public School District, Mississippi
demonstration at www.pd360.com.
ABOUT OBSERVATION 360
IMPLEMENTATION AND DRIVING USAGE
Observation 360 is a vital component of School
CPSD is committed to advancing student achievement by Improvement Network’s system for educator effectiveness.
addressing the necessity for highly effective teachers to be With full compliance to even the strictest of state
in each and every classroom. observation requirements, it is the only tool that integrates
on-demand training resources and a wide array of reporting
• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) capabilities into the observation process. The all-new, fully
CPSD is using PD 360 in PLCs as a study resource, redesigned Observation 360 provides the resources, data,
conversation starter, and a way to unify teachers with and personalized training to prepare teachers to get 100%
common language and practice. The groups determine of students college and career ready.
a focus, watch a video segment together during the
meeting, and discuss how to apply the practices in BENEFITS
their classrooms.
• Excellent Customer Support
• License Renewal
Mr. Martin is quick to say that the customer support from
CPSD teachers are required to watch five hours of PD
School Improvement Network has been outstanding.
360 for Continuing Education Units. Because PD 360
With a personal interest, Professional Development
is simple and convenient, teachers are excited that its
Advisor Dennis Moss and Client Implementation
usage is applicable to required certification hours.
Specialist Lindsey Fenstermaker have been prompt to
meet CPSD’s needs.
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3. • Capacity/Accessibility CONCLUSION
District administrators are pleased that CPSD educators
are able to view programs as many times as they wish Mr. Martin is enthused to have the online flexibility and
and as often as they need. Rather than being limited to differentiated learning for CPSD teachers as long-lasting
the school calendar, PD 360 allows teachers to take contributions that PD 360 and Observation 360 are
charge of their professional learning according to their making to the district’s professional learning. He knows
own timetable. the students will be the ones who will benefit from more
effective teachers.
“As a former principal, I know the drawbacks of after-
school professional development. Teachers are tired “High performance schools are made up of exceptional
or have outside commitments and do not want to stay teachers who accept the education challenge and
for meetings at the end of the day. PD 360 provides want to continue to grow. Today’s teachers must learn
needed training when it is convenient for the teacher.” to ride the wave or get out of the water and PD 360
easily lends itself to that motivation.”
Tim Martin
Assistant Superintendent Tim Martin
Clinton Public School District, Mississippi Assistant Superintendent
Clinton Public School District, Mississippi
• Educator Enthusiasm
CPSD teachers are benefitting from the online,
individualized training PD 360 supplies and their
usage numbers illustrate that. ABOUT SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Founded in 1991 by teachers, School Improvement Network
Clinton Public School District, Mississippi
has spent decades researching and documenting the
PD 360 Usage January 2011 – October 2012
best practices in education. From this research, School
Improvement Network has developed an integrated system
Registered Users 349 for educator effectiveness. The company’s system outlines
Collective Programs Viewed 5,370 a step-by-step process to improve teacher practice, and
arms educators with a set of powerful tools that can be
Collective Segments Viewed 14,408 used to complete each step. Research shows that districts
Collective Minutes Viewed 109,918 and schools that use the tools in School Improvement
Network’s integrated suite of tools produce better teachers,
and as a result experience dramatic increases in student
A 2011 independent study of PD 360 usage showed higher achievement, driving up student test scores by as much
minutes per user in schools like those in CPSD resulted as 30% in a single year. School Improvement Network
in more than twelve times the gains in student math works with thousands of schools and districts in every
proficiency rates and twice the gains in student reading state and around the world and has visited over 3,500
proficiency rates than district averages. classrooms to document best practices in action. Learn
more at http://www.schoolimprovement.com.
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