Teacher Professional Growth Plan

Wanda Costinak
2015-2016

Teaching Assignment: Grade One

Goal: Technology To gain mastery using the interactive projector installed in the classroom
Teaching Quality Standard Reference: (3) Descriptors of Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Related to
Permanent Certification: h) Teachers apply a variety of technologies to meet students learning needs.
Teachers use teaching/learning resources such as the chalkboard, texts, computers and other auditory,
print and visual media, and maintain an awareness of emerging technological resources. They keep
abreast of advances in teaching/learning technologies and how they can be incorporated into
instruction and learning. As new technologies prove useful and become available in schools, teachers
develop their own and their students proficiencies in using the technologies purposefully, which may
include content presentation, delivery and research applications, as well as word processing,
information management and record keeping. Teachers use electronic networks and other
telecommunication media to enhance their own knowledge and abilities, and to communicate more
effectively with others.
What does this look like when it is done right?
I will be able to seamlessly use the projector at least three times per week for interactive lessons that
will increase student engagement and develop deeper student interaction with subject matter.
Strategies

Timeline/
Accountability

Resources

Jan 2016:
Use projector for
math smartboard
lessons seamlessly

Find online tutorial lessons

Research websites that provide
interactive lessons and games
Arrange for personal lessons from
Megan or Dallas (once per month to
every six weeks) to master a new
tool/skill
add one new app to lessons that were
learned about at last years PD on iPads
in the classroom
brainstorm with PLC teachers and try
websites and strategies they have been
incorporating
find online PD opportunities regarding
technology/projectors in classroom

Internet
School technology experts
iPad (will need to purchase
a dongle to connect iPad
to projector)

Find and use at least

two different websites
(one literacy, one
numeracy)
March/April 2016:
Be able to use iPad
apps with projector as
part of Daily 5 centre
Attend one online PD
re: technology

Teacher Professional Growth Plan

Wanda Costinak
2015-2016

Teaching Assignment: Grade One

Goal: Implement Daily 3 for Math
Teaching Quality Standard Reference: (3) Descriptors of Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Related to Permanent Certification: g) Teachers translate curriculum content and objectives
into meaningful learning activities. Teachers clearly communicate short and long range
learning expectations to students, and how the expectations are to be achieved and
assessed. They engage students in meaningful activities that motivate and challenge them to
achieve those expectations. They integrate current learning with prior learning, and provide
opportunities for students to relate their learning to the home, community and broader
environment. Teachers apply a broad range and variety of instructional and learning
strategies. The strategies vary in keeping with contextual variables, subject content, desired
objectives, and the learning needs of individuals and groups of students. The strategies are
selected and used to achieve desired outcomes, primarily the expectations outlined in the
Guide to Education, programs of study and other approved programs.
What does this look like when it is done right?
Students will work independently toward personalized goals, while the teacher meets
individual needs through whole-group and small group instruction, as well as one-on-one
conferring.
Strategies

Accountability

Resources

February 2016
Have two of the
three strands
implemented

Become more familiar with Math

Daily 3 through the website.
Research program through watching
videos and investigating other
teacher websites who use the
program.
Try one strand at a time and
introduce as Daily 5 is introduced
Find one PD opportunity either in
person or online to attend

https://www.thedailycaf
e.com/math-daily-3
Teacher websites/blogs

April 2016
Be running the full
Math Daily 3

Teacher Professional Growth Plan

Wanda Costinak
2015-2016

Teaching Assignment: Grade One

Goal: Provide bi-weekly newsletter/blog updates and monthly calendars to provide clear
communication between the classroom and home.
Teaching Quality Standard Reference: (3) Descriptors of Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Related to Permanent Certification: j) Teachers establish and maintain partnerships among
school, home and community, and within their own schools. Teachers engage in activities that
contribute to the quality of the school as a learning environment. They work with others to
develop, coordinate and implement programs and activities that characterize effective
schools. They also work cooperatively with school councils. Teachers strive to involve parents
in their childrens schooling. Partnerships with the home are characterized by the candid
sharing of information and ideas to influence how teachers and parents, independently and
cooperatively, contribute to students learning. Teachers seek out and incorporate community
resources into their instruction, and encourage students to use home and community
resources in their learning. Teachers make connections between school, home and
community in order to enhance the relevance and meaning of learning. Home and community
resources are utilized to make learning meaningful and relevant, and so students can gain an
increased understanding of the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to participate in and
contribute positively to society.
What does this look like when it is done right?
Newsletters and calendars will be sent via email or blog updated biweekly.
Strategies

Timeline/
Accountability

Resources

November 2015

Take notes regarding communication

as I think of important items using
OneNote on computer
Create google blog to replace
weebly blog
Write deadline dates in paper
calendar and reminders in daybook
Check school calendar weekly for
updates

Send newsletter and

calendar via email

Google blog
Computer
Calendar and daybook
School calendar

December 2015
Have blog up and
running
Transfer information
from newsletter to
blog format