GCN-P2 - Professional Growth Plan Procedure

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On-going professional growth and development is a necessary and vital process throughout the career of all educators.  Teachers invest much time and effort to ensure that a climate for student growth exists in their classrooms. It is equally important that teachers make a similar investment in their own personal and professional growth. 

A professional growth plan is a thoughtful, written statement describing intended professional growth over a period of time, usually over a school year.  A growth plan must include clear Goals, Objectives, and Indicators. 

All teachers will complete a Professional Growth Plan annually according to the following Professional Development Procedure:

1. Principals or designate will make a copy of the Professional Growth Plan document and   share it with
   their teacher. The File name should be
   a. lastnamefirstname progrowth year

2. Before completing their individual professional growth plans for the year, the teacher will review the most current division priorities deployment plan and their school’s school plan.

3. Section A of the document is used to describe your professional growth target for the year. This must be related to one of the priority areas.

   • The professional growth plan (Parts 1,2,3) is completed by the end of September. 

   • Professional Growth Plan Goals may be reflected in PLC work.  Active participation in a PLC may be one of the Strategies.

   • Section B of the document is used to describe a second goal that may or may not be related to our priorities. This is an option for staff.

4. The Teacher will meet with their school administrator in September to establish and review the written plan.

5. The teacher will implement the plan.

6. The remaining part of Section B (Part 4) is completed by the end of January and end of April.

7. The teacher will consult with a coach/mentor or their administrator when appropriate.

8. The teacher will reflect on accomplishments and future needs.

9. This document may be shared with the division office for the purpose of planning for PD activity.