Pathways

VISION FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Connecting to the BCPS Strategic Framework

Bedford Grows:

Pathways for Learning

Strategy 2: BCPS will establish a culture of excellence by providing professional learning that facilitates the individual growth of all staff members to broaden job skills and enhance job performance so that students are supported by high quality employees.

Why Offer Pathways?

Self-regulation learning theory emphasizes the importance of learners having some level of control over their learning

Adults need to have autonomy to select the direction and pacing of their learning
Enhances motivation, improves culture, and increases outcomes

Social learning emphasizes adults learn when they have the opportunity to:

Collaborate with peers
Observe best practices
Pursue areas of individual interest
Learn in an informal setting

Source: Hanshaw & Hanson, 2019 and Salinas & De-Benito, 2020

Growth + PRACTICE = IMPACT

Educator input was collected from each Bedford County School to both identify and shape the vision and content of the seven professional learning pathways. A focus group consisting of staff from all twenty one schools was consulted to refine the pathways and the design framework. We hope the BCPS Professional Learning Pathways are flexible enough and comprehensive enough to honor the voices and goals of all of our educators.

GOAL: PURPOSEFUL Growth

Watch the video below entitled "Introduction to the BCPS Professional Learning Pathways."

Introduction to Professional Learning Pathways.mp4

What are the 7 possible pathways in Bedford County?

Fostering Instructional Engagement
Examining Best Practices in Assessment of Learning
Nurturing a Global Lens
Integrating Transfer Skills
Cultivating Wellness
Establishing Your Professional Role
Equipping Leaders

Each pathway will provide...

Big idea

A central idea to sharpen your focus

essential Question

An essential question to guide your reflection and growth

Building Blocks

Key characteristics and components
Connectivity and purpose for your professional learning
Actionable examples of how the pathway could impact your classroom practice
Questions to consider regarding how your selected pathway will be incorporated into post observation conferences and end of year summative evaluations
Flexibility to ensure your professional journey is unique and meaningful