2014 -2015 Professional Learning Plan
Vickery Creek Elementary
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
Professional Learning Goal(s):
Areas of Instructional Focus:
 Mathematical thinking and problem solving
 Application of knowledge through writing in the content areas
 Increased instructional technology integration
 Data driven differentiation
 Integrated unit design using performance based assessments
 Best practice instructional strategies in use in ALL classrooms
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Date
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Develop a highly trained faculty that is skilled with Assessment
of and for Learning.
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Performance Based Assessments
Effective leveling of all readers (Fountas and Pinnell)
Data Team school wide implementation
Initial roll-out of math assessment using IKAN / GLOSS
Integration of technology for the purpose of data collection,
management, and analysis in addition to increased levels of
engagement and rigor at the classroom level.
Description of Learning Activities
July 31
Pre-Planning (School)
8
Team building, school & county expectations, technology- ITS Learning, Data Teams update, Jon Gordon and
TKES
August 1
Pre-Planning (District)
4
District Collaboration Day:
Performance Assessments
August 6
Pre-Planning
8
SLO – Fountas and Pinnell Training
August 27
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
3
Effective Questioning
Every Other Friday
(entire year / all staff)
1.5 (every Friday)
PL Related to Individual TKES Goals and Grade Level / Department Needs (designed by Action Team reps,
based on data collected from Accountability Team
Monthly Data Team
1(every month)
Data Team for Every Grade Level / Department
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Monthly Tech Training
1(every month)
Instructional Technology Video Tutorial, Observations, or Co-Teaching
Monthly Faculty Training
After school
1 (every month)
Best Practice Strategy designed by Action, Accountability, and Altitude Teams
September 26
Early Release / Prof. Dev (school)
3
Effective Communication, TKES Standards for Instruction, ItsLearning Planner
October 17
District Collaboration Day
8
AM: Effective Feedback
PM: ItsLearning Training and Work Session
January 5
Prof. Dev. Day (School)
8
February 16
Prof. Dev. Day (District a.m.)
(school P.M.)
Monthly Assessment and Strategic
Planning (Altitude Team)
8
The Heart of the Matter
Instructional Best Practice Carousels
School Wide Data Team Update
School Based TBD – Needs Assessment conducted by Leadership Teams
VCES State of the School Presentation
2 (every month)
Analysis of student achievement data by case load, department, grade level, school wide.
Design of PL for staff and interventions / enrichments for students
Monthly Assessment and Strategic
Planning (Accountability Team)
2 (every month)
Analysis of student achievement data by case load, department, grade level, school wide.
Design of PL for staff and interventions / enrichments for students
Monthly Assessment and Strategic
Planning (Action Team)
2 (every month)
Analysis of student achievement data by case load, department, grade level, school wide.
Design of PL for staff and interventions / enrichments for students
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