Priorities, Activities, & Procedures

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES (2024–2027)

Professional learning will focus on:

Student Social-Emotional Needs & Climate

• • Implementation of CharacterStrong SEL curriculum.

  • Trauma-informed and resilience-building practices.

  • Strengthening family-school-community connections.

Student Achievement & Instructional Growth

• • Evidence-based practices in literacy and math instruction (Wonders, StudySync, Bridges, Science of Reading).

  • AVID College & Career Readiness Framework and WICOR strategies.

  • Using assessment data (STAR, Aimsweb, MAP, ACT, etc.) to guide instruction.

  • Targeted interventions through MTSS/RtI.

  • Differentiation, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching.

Graduate Profile & Career Readiness

• • Supporting teachers as mentors for Pirate Pursuits senior projects.

  • Expanding AP, dual enrollment, internships, CTE pathways, and Indigenous Immersion.

  • Building student digital citizenship, organizational skills, and communication.

Equity & Indian Education for All (IEFA)

• • Continued partnership with CSKT Tribal Education.

  • Infusing IEFA across all content areas.

  • Closing achievement gaps for Native American students.

Facilities & Safety

• • Training staff to effectively use new and modernized facilities funded by the 2023 bond.

  • Ongoing training in school safety and emergency protocols.

Family & Community Engagement

• • Professional learning on strategies for two-way family communication.

  • Building partnerships with parents, guardians, and community organizations.

  • Supporting advisory committees, student-led conferences, and inclusive engagement practices.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Professional development opportunities may include:

• Workshops, conferences, and on-site presentations

• AVID summer institutes and trainings

• Action research projects, PLCs, and peer groups

• Study groups, cadres, or in-depth topic exploration

• Peer coaching and classroom observation

• Reflection tools such as journals or learning logs

• Continuous improvement and curriculum teams

• University coursework, dual credit partnerships, and advanced training

• Webinars and online learning modules

• Family and community engagement workshops

PROCEDURES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• District Calendar: Seven days are built into the calendar for professional development, with a balance of district and site-based activities.

• Requests: Staff may submit requests for additional professional development, including funding and leave requests, using district-approved forms.

• Trainer-of-Trainers Model: Staff attending external PD may be asked to share learning with colleagues.

• Evaluation: All PD activities will be evaluated to measure effectiveness and impact on student learning. Data from these evaluations will guide continuous improvement.

• Credit: License renewal credit may be offered for most activities.