This document provides a template for planning a staff development training session. It outlines a five step structure: 1) connecting participants to the topic and goals, 2) explaining major concepts in 10 minute segments with reviews, 3) practicing skills in pairs or groups, 4) celebrating achievements and creating action plans, 5) evaluating the training through measurable outcomes and participant feedback. The template stresses engaging activities, visual aids, and interactive participation at each step.

1. Staff Development Planning Template<br />Title:Time Period:Group Size:Materials:Have these ready and distributed ahead of time.Plan for visuals.Major Ideas/Concepts:The focus for your trainingTake Aways/Implementables:The outcome of your trainingTie to each activityStep One: ConnectingTimingActivityStart with a short activity that connects learners to what they already know and want to learn, to others in the training, and to youCatch their attentionInclude the goals and objectivesStep Two: ExplainTimingActivityNo more than 10 minute segmentsInclude visualsShort review activities after each 10 minute segmentStep Three: PracticeTimingActivityProvide final review activity, role-play, or time for group discussionSkills must be practiced in pairs or small groupsTake awaysStep Four: CelebrateTimingActivityShort summaryCreate action plan (Tickets, light bulbs, pair share)Short high energy celebration (Souvenirs, high five, you were great statement, group affirmation, applause)Step Five: EvaluateTimingActivityHow will you measure success?What will you be able to observe/document?How did participants feel?