Tomorrow's Best Schools

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Professional Development Strands, 2008-09

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Creating Tomorrow’s Best Schools Professional Development 2008-2011

Current Reality : 

Current Reality Wednesday time has been fragmented and discontinuous Not all faculty and district meetings focus on teaching and learning Our best curriculum work comes from longer blocks of time, e.g. summer projects, release time.

Three Strands : 

Three Strands Adopting a global perspective and 21st Century skills, Integrating technology, and Knowing and engaging students well.

Student Learning Outcomes : 

Student Learning Outcomes The Global Perspective Students will demonstrate the critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills and creativity needed to address complex, globally-relevant issues. Students will acquire the knowledge, communication skills, and values needed to function in a global community.

Student Learning Outcomes : 

Student Learning Outcomes Integrating Technology Students will use technology to think creatively, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes. Students will use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including distance learning.

Student Learning Outcomes : 

Student Learning Outcomes Knowing and Engaging Students Well Students will demonstrate knowledge of their own learning strengths and weaknesses. Students will show initiative and take responsibility for producing high quality work.

Phase 1: 2008-09 : 

Phase 1: 2008-09 Choose a Strand Sustain Focus Add Depth Develop New Knowledge and Skills Collaborate/Share Wednesday Meetings: 21.5 Hours 2 Conference Days

Phase 2: 2009-10 : 

Phase 2: 2009-10 Choose a Strand Develop new knowledge and skills Create innovations by applying new knowledge and skills to classroom Maintain balance among the strands within and across subjects

Phase 3: 2010-11 : 

Phase 3: 2010-11 Choose a Strand Develop new knowledge and skills Improve student learning results through the innovations created Integrate new designs and delivery across subjects and programs

How will we know when we get there? : 

How will we know when we get there? Perceptions of Progress Curriculum Documentation (assignments, assessment criteria) PDP Self Assessment Classroom Observations Examples of Student Work External Validation