Teacher Professional Growth Plan

September December 2015

Megan Rainford
Professional Semester III
Florence Hallock School

GOAL 1: Positively contribute within a team teaching setting.

This goal is important to be because I am unfamiliar with team teaching, and I have been
provided with the incredible opportunity to learn from this experience. I believe that team
teaching offers support for all individuals involved and can challenge teachers to think in
new ways, share their strengths, and develop in areas of weakness. In order for students
to benefit from team teaching, I think that communication and cooperation within the
teaching team is vital. As well as learn from this experience, I aim to contribute to the
Grade 5 teaching team in positive ways.
Strategy 1.1

Build positive relationships with colleagues by getting to know them,

carrying out conversations, greeting them in the hallways, and offering to
help.
Timeline: Ongoing
Resources: N/A

Strategy 1.2

Attend and actively participate in all grade level, division, and school
wide meetings.
Timeline: Ongoing
Resources: N/A

Strategy 1.3

Maintain open and clear lines of communication with the other Grade 5
teachers, asking questions, creating plans, and sharing ideas.
Timeline: Ongoing
Resources: Email, Google Documents

Strategy 1.4

Provide support and consistency in all Grade 5 classrooms in terms of

classroom expectations.
Timeline: Ongoing
Resources: Co-created Grade 5 Classroom Criteria, other Grade 5
teachers

Measures: This goal will be measured by the feedback that I receive from my colleagues.
I will also assess my goal progress by reflecting professionally on my efforts and my
perceptions of the impact that my involvement is having.

GOAL 2: Increase my use of computer technology for communication

and student learning.
This goal is a priority to me because I believe that communication is important for all
aspects of teaching. As 21st Century learners, students benefit from appropriate use of
technology for learning material and life-long skills. I aim to improve my knowledge of
technology in the classroom and broaden my teaching resources.
Sub-goal 1: Use computer technology to maintain effective communication with
staff, students, and parents.
Strategy 1.1

Use email and Google Documents to communicate with staff, as well as

share lessons and other ideas.
Timeline: Ongoing
Resources: Email, Google Documents

Strategy 1.2

Learn how to post on Schoolzone.

Timeline: September
Resources: Ms. Haig, Schoolzone

Strategy 1.3

Post homework and other information regarding my classes for parents

and students on Schoolzone.
Timeline: Ongoing
Resources: Ms. Haig, Schoolzone

Sub-goal 2: Use computer technology to enhance student learning.

Strategy 2.1

Learn how to use Google Classroom.

Timeline: September
Resources: Tutorial videos, Ms. Haig, Google Classroom

Strategy 2.2

Post and assess assignments on Google Classroom.

Timeline: Ongoing
Resources: Google Classroom

Strategy 2.3

Enhance lessons by using the document camera, and incorporating

presentations, videos, and online activities when appropriate.
Timeline: Ongoing
Resources: Internet, document camera, SMART board, chromebooks

Measures: I will know that I have achieved my technology goal upon the completion of
my teaching internship if I have used each strategy increasingly throughout the semester.
Technology use will be documented in my lesson plans and reflections. My lesson
reflections will also provide me with documentation of the effectiveness of each
technology tool or activity for increasing student engagement and understanding.

GOAL 3: Confidently incorporate elements of Math Exchanges/Guided

Math into math units and lessons to enhance student understanding.
I am eager to pursue this goal because I value the opportunities for differentiation, hands
on learning, small group instruction, and ongoing assessment that this Math program
offers. I aim to improve my professional understanding as I learn a new teaching strategy
and become confident in delivering and facilitating it.
Strategy 1.1

Become familiar with Math Exchanges instruction and procedures.

Timeline: September
Resources: Ms. Rastas, Math Exchanges Presentation, Math Exchanges:
Guiding Young Mathematicians in Small-Group Meetings by Kassia
Omohundro Wedekind

Strategy 1.2

Use pre-assessments based on the Grade 5 Math Program of Studies to

create math groups.
Timeline: Ongoing
Resources: Grade 5 Math Program of Studies, Ms. Rastas, Ms. Haig

Strategy 1.3

Begin incorporating elements of Math Exchanges into Place Value and

Decimal Unit lessons.
Timeline: September
Resources: Ms. Rastas, Math Exchanges Presentation, Math
Exchanges: Guiding Young Mathematicians in Small-Group Meetings
by Kassia Omohundro Wedekind, Ms. Haig

Strategy 1.4

Use Math Exchanges as a guide for creating and implementing the

second Grade 5 Math Unit.
Timeline: October/November
Resources: Ms. Rastas, Math Exchanges Presentation, Math
Exchanges: Guiding Young Mathematicians in Small-Group Meetings
by Kassia Omohundro Wedekind, Ms. Haig

Measures: Evidence within my lesson and unit plans will measure the progress of the
implementation of my goal within the classroom. My professional learning and growth
will be recorded within my lesson reflections. I will also be able to evaluate the success
and impact of my goal based on student learning. This will be reflected in student math
assessment; including observations, conversations, and products.