2016 — 2017 Individual Teacher Professional Development Plan (PDP)
eS September 19,2016
|. Areas Identified for Development of Professional Practice
‘September 2016- June 2017
1_| Collaborate with PLC to align Media curriculum and lessons Collaborating with other librarians throughout the district will result in a more
throughout the year between schools in the district, student-centered classroom that integrates technology and makerspace activities.
2 | Modify Media lessons by adopting principles from The Rigor and _| Creating more opportunities for students that are rigorous and relevant will boost
Relevance framework for teaching student engagement and performance.
3
Il, Professional Learning Goals and Activities
‘New Jersey Department of Education
‘Are Professional Learning Goals Initial Activities Follow-up Activities Estimated | Completio
a (as appropriate) Hours nDate
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1 _| Collaborate with PLC to align Media Integrate new informal assessments to | Create a list of assessment 10
curriculum and lessons throughout the _| gage student learning of lessons and | methods and tools that can be
year between schools in the district, better inform instruction aligned with outlined topics for
each grade for the year
Collaborate electronically via Identify patterns between schools | 10
Google Docs to create a ‘as to when topics are discussed and
1 November 2013“Year-at-a-giance” calendar for each
grade that contains topics / lessons
focused on
align lessons between schools so
there is a more cohesive
district-wide Media curriculum
Create a shared document that
outlines resources, lessons and
technology for Media classes
‘Meet with PLC to discuss strategies and 10
lessons that are successful and to
brainstorm ways to successfully
integrate technology and Makerspace
into the curriculum.
2 | Enhance Media lessons by adopting Utilize center resources to create center | Create a list of center activities Ongoing
further principles from The Rigor and ideas and develop lists of materials across grade levels and share as a Through
Relevance framework for teaching. needed as well as identify appropriate Google Document for the Media the school
grade levels department to add to year
Create center activities for students that Ongoing
are aligned with their personal interests throughout
‘and encourage critical thinking and year
application of critical thinking
Attend Quad D training 1
lll. District and School PDP Support
‘New Jersey Department of Education
November 2013