PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009-2010
SCHOOL: Goshen Elementary School
SBDM Approval Date: April 14, 2009
SIP Goal
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By 2009, student learning will increase as evidenced by the KCCT state assessment by an academic index of 118.
Area of Focus (Literacy, Curriculum, Assessment, PLC, Mandated Training, Other)
Differentiation & Collaboration
Description of Activity
Teachers will participate in various workshops (Building Student Relationships, Building Rigor & Classroom Community, Building School
Culture) designed to emphasize the importance of building an effective classroom community which is directly linked to effective
differentiation of instruction. Teachers will learn how to use better pre-assessments and formative assessments when planning instruction
to effectively differentiate for their diverse student population.
Date of Activity
August 6 & 7, 2009 including the first Wednesday of October, November February, and March
Number of Hours of PD Credit
9-12 hours
Follow Up Activities
 Members of the Inquiry Communities (Differentiation, Thinking Strategies, Math) will present further information regarding
differentiation regarding research, sharing ideas, and classroom observation lessons.
 The instructional team will continue to provide teachers with support (modeling differentiated instruction, observing lab classrooms,
implementing interventions/enrichment opportunities).
Intended Participants
Estimated Number of Participants
Estimated Cost of Activity
All Goshen teachers and the
administrative team
43 faculty members
$0
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009-2010
SCHOOL: Goshen Elementary School
SBDM Approval Date: April 22, 2009
SIP Goal

By 2009 student learning will increase in writing as evidences by 90% of all students scoring proficient/distinguished on 4th grade writing portfolios.
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By 2009 student learning will increase in writing as evidences by 88% of all students scoring proficient/distinguished in on-demand writing/5%
novice.
 By 2009 student learning will increase in writing as evidences by 0% of our male students scoring in the novice range in on-demand writing.
Area of Focus (Literacy, Curriculum, Assessment, PLC, Mandated Training, Other)
District Writing Plan
Description of Activity
Teachers will learn the new District Writing Plan including revisiting the key components when teaching the craft of writing.
Date of Activity
August 6, 2009 & September 30, 2009
Number of Hours of PD Credit
6-12 hours
Follow Up Activities
 The literacy coach will work with the writing lab classroom teachers to refine their writing instruction.
 Teachers (who are new to Goshen including all first year teachers) will participate in the Goshen Literacy Project (GLP) for a
minimum of 2 years to observe effective writing instruction in one of the lab classroom settings.
 The literacy coach will meet with horizontal teams including PLC teams and individual teachers to offer continued support in the area
of writing.
Intended Participants
Estimated Number of Participants
Estimated Cost of Activity
All Goshen teachers and the
administrative team
43 faculty members
$0
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009-2010
SCHOOL: Goshen Elementary School
SBDM Approval Date: April 22, 2009
SIP Goal
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By 2009 student learning will increase in reading as evidenced by 92% of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students scoring in the proficient/distinguished
range.
By 2009, student learning will increase in math as measured by 87% of the students scoring proficient and distinguished.
By 2009, student learning will increase in math as measured by 72% of special education students scoring in the proficient/distinguished range/4%
in the novice range.
Area of Focus (Literacy, Curriculum, Assessment, PLC, Mandated Training, Other)
Continue to Build Professional Learning Community (PLC) as outlined by DuFour
Description of Activity
Extend the work in progress during planning team meetings as PLC facilitators will meet with their horizontal team as teachers will share
ideas on instructional strategies to ensure that all students are at/above proficiency.
Date of Activity
The third and fourth Wednesday of September, November, January, February, March, April including 6 early release days
Number of Hours of PD Credit
12 hours
Follow Up Activities
 The PLC teams will review and analyze student work and provide instructional strategies including the development of intervention
plans for students who are performing below grade level.
 The facilitators will meet with the intervention team (monthly) to report the information shared during each PLC meeting including
information regarding research articles, books, and strategies to share with other PLC teams.
 The intervention team will follow up with the teachers and the PLC teams to evaluate if the new shared strategies are effective
including helping teachers to reflect on their own teaching practices and next steps of instruction.
Intended Participants
Estimated Number of Participants
Estimated Cost of Activity
All Goshen teachers and the
administrative team
43 faculty members
$0