ConVal School District - Professional Development

Statement of Purpose “The purpose of the professional growth [pathway] is to provide a structured, supportive, and collaborative environment to promote professional learning that will further the district's mission and enhance student learning. This [pathway] will provide a continuous cycle of assessment to ensure that all tenured staff continue to meet the district's standards for effective teaching.” -Danielson & McGreal, 2000 The ConVal School District believes that the goal of professional development is to enhance individual and organizational capacity to improve student learning through knowledge of subject and content areas, learners and learning, and effective teaching strategies and best practices. We believe professional development that improves the learning of all students • prepares educators to understand and appreciate all students, create safe, orderly and supportive learning environments and hold high expectations for their academic achievement. • prepares educators to be skillful users of education research; to study research before adopting improvement strategies; to participate in a variety of learning strategies; to use technology to support learning goals; to collaborate; and to implement a variety of follow-up activities following each new initiative. • provides educators with knowledge and skills to involve families and other stakeholders appropriately. Our professional development master plan outlines the process for identifying individual, school, and district goals and supports the professional development activities that will achieve them. Student improvement is the paramount consideration in the setting of these goals. The professional development master plan provides opportunities for all staff to meet their individual needs and to satisfy district and state requirements. We recognize the value of individual professional growth opportunities as well as sharing knowledge among peers. The Professional Development Committee's role is to identify opportunities for job-embedded professional development, encouraging workshops run by district personnel, and evaluating outside sources of knowledge and skills, all within the goals of the district. Master Plan District Goals Committee Members New Hampshire Bureau of Credentialing License Renewal Logon Instructions Renewal Instructions Teacher Renewal Form How do I write a Professional Development plan? Flow Chart Sample Form (coming soon) Professional Development Plan - Word, PDF Professional Development Plan Coversheet - Word, PDF Self-assessment Worksheet - Word, PDF Criteria For Plan Approval - Word, PDF Certification Completion - Word, PDF How do I fulfill a Professional Development plan? Flow Chart Professional Development Activities - PDF
How do I apply for Professional Development funds? Flow Chart Sample Form (coming soon) Instructions - PDF Professional Development Proposal - Word, PDF Early Payment Form - Word, PDF Professional Development Evaluation - Word, PDF Pre-approval Sub Request - Word, PDF Detailed Log - Word, PDF
In House Course - Word, PDF ETGAP/Pathway I, II, III Pathways I, II, III - Word, PDF ETGAP requirements - Word, PDF ETGAP forms - Word, PDF Sample ETGAP form - Word, PDF Pathway III Decisions - PDF CONVAL Paraeducator Certification ConVal Paraeducator Process - PDF Paraeducator Worksheet - Word, PDF Sabbatical Leave Sabbatical Leave - PDF PGU's and Lane Change PGU's and Lane Changes - PDF

Professional Development Committee Meetings
The 2009-2010 meeting dates for Professional Development Committee are listed below. Please remember that all Professional Development Forms/Evaluations must be in the Professional Development mailbox by the submission date.

Meeting Dates

Please remember:

1. If you do not attend a course or workshop that requires SD funds, you must notify Ann Eng so that she can adjust your financial record and the funds can be made available to others wishing to attend courses or workshops. If you have received advanced payment, you must return the check to the SD office.

2. Evaluations must be submitted to the SD office within 60 days after completion of the course or workshop in order for you to receive PGUs.

3. Please be sure to complete all evaluations, showing the number of hours and in what areas you want them recorded, etc

Workshops/Conferences

NH Educators Online Professional Development

UNH Continuing Ed Professional Development Training Opportunities

UNH Institute on Disability Events

New Hampshire Division of Personnel, Bureau of Education and Training
Training Opportunities for State, County and Municipal Employees
http://www.nh.gov/hr/documents/Catalog_of_Courses.pdf

University of New Hampshire Teacher Certification in Mental Retardation
tuition scholarship information

Special Education Certification Opportunities
Special Education Administrator
Mental Retardation
Learning Disabilities

Antioch Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate Program

New England Learning Disabilities Regional Institute

Keene State College
Visit http://keenestateinfo.com/gradstudies/ for general information and application materials.
Contact our Graduate Studies office at 358-2497 or email gradstudies@keene.edu
Graduate Study in Education (pdf)
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (pdf)
NH and VT School Principal Certification (pdf)

Reading Institute

Granite State Advanced Special Education Certifications - Please call Mary Ford directly at 603-513-1370 to talk about how Granite State College can help you achieve your goals.

NH NEA Conferences

SERESC Professional Development Activities

KSC/GSC Advanced Special Education Certifications

KSC Educator's Communication Summer 2010

updated 5/28/2010

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