All Teachers Will Utilize the Data Team Process

2014-15 Professional Learning Plan
for School Improvement Planning
School Name: Haw Creek Elementary
Professional Learning Goal(s): / Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):

All teachers will become proficient in aTAPS Standard determined by TKES self-assessment survey data

All teachers will utilize the data team process.

Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards.

Develop and fully utilize a comprehensive collection of appropriate level texts (informational and literary) integrated across all content areas to ensure challenging learning experiences for all students.

Date / # Hours / Description of Learning Activities
July 31
Pre-Planning (School) / 8 hrs / TKES: Orientation, Self-Assessment
Grade level collaborative planning
August 1
Pre-Planning (District) / 8 hrs / DCD: Performance Based Teaching and Learning
Grade level collaborative planning
August 4
Pre-Planning / 8 hrs / Mandated Reporter
School Improvement Planning
Data Teams Training
Training on number talks and common core strategies with Brian Lack
Grade level collaborative planning
August 5
Pre-Planning / 8 hrs / ITS Learning training
Grade level collaborative planning
August 6
Pre-Planning / 8 hrs / Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Training K-3 Teachers
Science Training with Kelly Price: Discovery Ed and Interactive Notebooks
August 27
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (School) / 3.5 hrs / Data Teams Review
Training on number talks and common core strategies with Brian Lack
Vital and Personal Learning Groups ~ unpacking the TAPS standards, Frayer Model for standard
September 26
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District) / 3.5 hrs / Data Teams
Georgia Milestones
Vital and Personal Learning Groups
October 17
Prof. Dev. (District) / 8 hrs / DCD: Feedback
Vital and Personal Learning Groups
January 6
Prof. Dev. Day (School) / 8 hrs / Training on number talks and common core strategies with Brian Lack
Vital and Personal Learning Groups
February 16
Prof. Dev. Day (District a.m.) / 8 hrs / DCD: Questioning
Vital and Personal Learning Groups
May 27
Post-Planning / 8 hrs / Vital and Personal Learning Group Presentations
Data Analysis for School Improvement
May 28
Post-Planning / 8 hrs / Grade Level Collaboration and Summative Data Analysis
Vital and Personal Learning Group Year-End Reflection
Total Hours: / 87 hrs