Professional Development

Targeted professional development has never been more important than when the delivery model of instruction changes so drastically for staff and students. It is crucial for the success of a district to apply consistent expectations for staff and students for blended and remote learning.

Guiding Questions

• What training do we do for staff/students?

  • Identify district level professional development needs

  • Identify professional development providers

    • District Staff

    • Intermediate Unit Staff

    • Vendor/Consultant

• What best practices can we implement?

• What tools do we currently have that teachers need PD with?

• How can we identify new tools that fill gaps we have identified?

• What supports are necessary for students to be effective remote learners?

• Given the uncertainty of the upcoming school year, what training can you provide to substitute teachers?

Action Steps

• Consider your model and what tools you will be using to ensure teachers are prepared to support students in the new year.

• How can teachers leverage existing models like the flipped classroom when working on rotational schedules to increase educational efficacy?

• Can teacher schedules and course assignments be leveraged to create co-planning and peer-learning/coaching time?

• Adopt a trauma sensitive approach to reentry of students to school and provide professional development to staff to help them better recognize students who may have experienced significant trauma during the closures.