WILD AND WONDERFUL ELEMENTARY (K-5)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE AND BUDGET
AUGUST 2012 - AUGUST 2013
Annual Professional Development Narrative (The BIG Picture): Based on the needs of the
school, sustained professional development will be offered throughout the year with focus
on the following:
Needs/Priorities: Based on the specific subject (reading) and the subgroup (all students) in
which WWES did not meet AYP, the following sustained professional development will be
offered throughout the year with focus on research-based reading strategies:
 Personalized Learning (SPL) Initiative to include a strong core instructional program
and intervention through targeted and intensive student groupings
 Balanced Assessment Approach (administering of assessments & on-going data
analysis)
 Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Presenter: A master reading teacher who is retired from the county (Jane Smith) will be
contracted to provide sustained, research based and job embedded opportunities for all teachers.
Time: Professional development activities will occur throughout the school year during
continuing education days and through the utilization of substitutes and stipends.
August, 2012
August 21, 2012 (CE Day)
Discuss draft annual PD plan with staff, ask for input and commitment. This same evening the
plan will be shared with LSIC, parents/community (LSIC /PTO meetings), ask for input and
commitment. Finalize PD plan & distribute copy to all stakeholders. (Principal & Lead Teacher
from Strategic Planning Committee)
August 22, 2012 (CE Day)
Book Study Jig Saw (Learning By Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities
at Work by Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker and Thomas Many) (Jane Smith)
September, 2012
September 4, 2012 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)
Whole Group Modeling of Core Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/Learning
Center Development (Jane Smith)
September 5, 2012
Observe Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
September 6, 2012 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)
Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
September 18, 19 & 20, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team and attended by
principals)
September 25, 26 & 27, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team and attended by
principals)
October, 2012
October 2, 2012 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)
Whole Group Modeling of Core Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/Learning
Center Development (Jane Smith)
October 3, 2012
Observe Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
October 4, 2012 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)
Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
October 2, 3 & 4, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by
principals)
October 9, 10 & 11, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by
principals)
November, 2012
November 6, 2012 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)
Whole Group Modeling of Core Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/Learning
Center Development (Jane Smith)
November 7, 2012
Observe Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
November 8, 2012 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)
Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
November 6, 7 & 8, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by
principals)
November 13, 14 & 15, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by Jane Smith & a selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by
principals)
December, 2012
December 4, 2012 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)
Whole Group Modeling of Core Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data Walls/
Learning Center Development (Jane Smith)
December 5, 2012 (Job Embedded)
Observe Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
December 6, 2012 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)
Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Core Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
December 4, 5 & 6, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals
for guidance)
December 11, 12 & 13, 2012 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals
for guidance)
January 2013
January 8, 2013 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)
Whole Group Modeling of Targeted Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data
Walls/Learning Centers (Jane Smith)
January 9, 2013 (Job embedded)
Observe Teacher Targeted Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
January 10, 2013 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)
Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Targeted Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
Also in Afternoon: Benchmarking Assessment Review
January 8, 9 & 10 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals
for guidance)
January 15, 16 & 17 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals
for guidance)
February, 2013
February 5, 2013 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)
Whole Group Modeling of Targeted Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data
Walls/Learning Centers (Jane Smith)
February 6, 2013 (Job Embedded)
Observe Teacher Targeted Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
February 7, 2013 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)
Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Targeted Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
Also in Afternoon: Benchmarking Assessment Review
February 5, 6 & 7 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals
for guidance - if needed)
February 12, 13 & 14 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals
for guidance - if needed)
March, 2013
March 5, 2013 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)
Whole Group Modeling of Intensive Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data
Walls//Learning Centers (Jane Smith)
March 6, 2013 (Job Embedded)
Observe Teacher Intensive Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
March 7, 2013 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)
Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Intensive Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
Also in Afternoon: Benchmarking Assessment Review
March 5, 6 & 7 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith and
principals for guidance - if needed)
March 12, 13 & 14 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals
for guidance - if needed)
April, 2013
April 2, 2013 (Substitutes Provided for Two Groups of Teachers)
Whole Group Modeling of Intensive Reading Instruction/Discussion of Reading Data
Walls/Learning Centers (Jane Smith)
April 3, 2013 (Job Embedded)
Observe Teacher Intensive Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
April 4, 2013 (Job Embedded and Discussion during Afternoon Early Out)
Collaborative Feedback Regarding Teacher Intensive Reading Instruction (Jane Smith)
Also in Afternoon: Benchmarking Assessment Review
April 2, 3 & 4, 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals
for guidance - if needed)
April 9, 10, & 11, 2013 (Job Embedded Collaborative Time)
Review Norms for PLCs/Discussion of Data Assessment & Adjustment of Instruction
(Facilitated by selected lead teacher from each PLC team & attended by Jane Smith & principals
for guidance - if needed)
May, 2013
June 2013
June 6, 2013 (Afternoon early out)
Benchmarking Assessment Review (Facilitated by Jane Smith, principals and lead teachers)
July, 2013
July 15-19, 2013 (Stipends)
Summer Reading Academy (Jane Smith, Presenter):
Day 1: SPL Core Instruction Refresher
Day 2: SPL Core Instruction Refresher (Continued)
Day 3: SPL Core Instruction Development of Learning Centers
Day 4: SPL Core Instruction Development of Learning Centers (Continued)
Day 5: SPL Targeted and Intensive Instruction
August, 2013
August 20, 2013 (CE Day)
Discuss draft annual PD plan with staff, ask for input and commitment. This same evening the
plan will be shared with LSIC, parents/community (LSIC /PTO meetings), ask for input and
commitment. Finalize PD plan & distribute copy to all stakeholders (Principal & Lead Teacher
from Strategic Planning Committee).
August 21, 2012 (ISE Day)
In-Depth Analysis of WESTEST 2 Data & SPL Refresher/Learning Centers (Jane Smith)
WILD AND WONDERFUL ELEMENTARY
TITLE I OR OTHER IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
OCTOBER 2011 - SEPTEMBER 2012
5 Digit
Program
Function
Code
3 Digit Object
Code
11115
136
Professional Personnel-Substitute Costs
September 4, 2012
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
October 2, 2012
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
November 6, 2012
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
December 4, 2012
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
January 8, 2013
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
February 5, 2013
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
March 5, 2013
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
April 2, 2013
(12 teachers shared at ½ cost x $175 = $ 1,050)
$8,400
114
Professional Personnel-Stipends
(12 teachers x $250 x 5 days = $15,000)
$15,000
124
Service Personnel-Stipends
(3 instructional aides x $150 x 5 days = $2,250)
Purchased Services-Consultants
Contracted Services: Retired Master Teacher
(50 days x $400 = $20,000)
Includes: 35 presentation days, 11 preparation days, and
4 days to meet w/ principal throughout the school year to
review/plan professional development)
Supplemental Books
Additional student books for targeted and intensive
instruction
Supplies/General
Professional Development materials (notebooks, learning
center materials)
11115
321
11115
643
12213
611
Description
Amount from
School
Improvement
Grant
$2,250
$20,000
$4,000
$1,850
$1,000
642
12213
441
Total Program Budget
Books
(16 books x $60 = $960 plus shipping = $1,000)
# Books for book study: 1 master teacher, principal, 12
teachers and 3 instructional aides
Rentals Land & Building Space (facility for summer
academy)
July 16-20, 2012
(5 days x $500 = $2,500)
$2,500
$55,000
Amount from
Other Funding
Sources (Specify
Funding Source)