A Process
Model Project:
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Is a group of teachers who collaborate to develop a
concrete
product to address problems and issues that arise in the
teaching and learning process.
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Is data driven and linked to school and district goals.
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Most often requires teachers to acquire new knowledge or skills
to be able to complete the work.
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May need to be completed in phases over time.
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May
include a combination of these phases of activity:
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Identification of a problem or need based on data
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Development of a response or plan which addresses the identified
problem or need Implementation of a plan or development of the
product
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Preparation of a summary product and report that describes the
results of the learning
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Sample Extended Learning
Activities for Achieving Process Model Goals:
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Development of measurable school improvement goals based on
student performance and/or data/background information
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Development of school-wide recommendations for continuous
improvement based on student performance and/or data/background
information, i.e. leveled books, rubrics and assessments,
classroom management systems.
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Development of district-wide recommendations for
continuous improvement based on student performance and/or
data/background information, i.e. textbook adoption, common
assessments, modification of standards, data storage and
retrieval systems.
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Development of a program implementation plan and/or evaluation
system
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Design of a new professional development program or course
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Participation in collaborative grant writing (Board of
Education approval is required prior to writing any grant.)
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Design and implementation of educational events, i.e. summer
conferences, parent night activities, etc.
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Underlying
Assumptions of Professional Development: |
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Continuous learning and reflection lead to improved
professional practice and/or increased student learning.
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Teachers, working together in collaboration can develop
strategies for addressing many of the persistent problems of
education.
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Collaborative problem solving fosters efficacy and
interdependence among staff.
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Adults
learn well by structuring their own learning.
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Learning that is designed by the
individual(s) must be research based, data driven and
centered on student learning.
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Learning must be linked to district,
school, and professional growth goals.
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Effective professional development
generates results that are talked about and shared with
students and colleagues.
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Instructions for Application and Registrations
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Download
entire Application Packet (Adobe Acrobat
format)
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Fill
out On-Line Application Form
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