PL Plan - Forsyth County Schools
2014-15 Professional Learning Plan
for School Improvement Planning
School Name: Haw Creek Elementary
Professional Learning Goal(s):
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
All teachers will become proficient in a TAPS Standard determined by
TKES self-assessment survey data
All teachers will utilize the data team process.
Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards.
Develop and fully utilize a comprehensive collection of appropriate level texts (informational and literary) integrated across all content areas to ensure challenging learning experiences for all students.
Date
July 31
Pre-Planning (School)
August 1
Pre-Planning (District)
August 4
Pre-Planning
August 5
Pre-Planning
August 6
Pre-Planning
August 27
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (School)
# Hours
8 hrs
8 hrs
8 hrs
8 hrs
8 hrs
3.5 hrs
Description of Learning Activities
TKES: Orientation, Self-Assessment
Grade level collaborative planning
DCD: Performance Based Teaching and Learning
Grade level collaborative planning
Mandated Reporter
School Improvement Planning
Data Teams Training
Training on number talks and common core strategies with Brian Lack
Grade level collaborative planning
ITS Learning training
Grade level collaborative planning
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Training K-3 Teachers
Science Training with Kelly Price: Discovery Ed and Interactive Notebooks
Data Teams Review
Training on number talks and common core strategies with Brian Lack
Vital and Personal Learning Groups ~ unpacking the TAPS standards, Frayer Model for standard
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September 26
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
3.5 hrs
October 17
Prof. Dev. (District)
8 hrs
January 6
Prof. Dev. Day (School)
February 16
Prof. Dev. Day (District a.m.)
May 27
Post-Planning
May 28
Post-Planning
8 hrs
8 hrs
8 hrs
8 hrs
Total Hours:
87 hrs
Data Teams
Georgia Milestones
Vital and Personal Learning Groups
DCD: Feedback
Vital and Personal Learning Groups
Training on number talks and common core strategies with Brian Lack
Vital and Personal Learning Groups
DCD: Questioning
Vital and Personal Learning Groups
Vital and Personal Learning Group Presentations
Data Analysis for School Improvement
Grade Level Collaboration and Summative Data Analysis
Vital and Personal Learning Group Year-End Reflection
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