April 2013

*Professional Learning and Evaluation Model

*Review of Norms

The time we spend at meetings to achieve this mission is valuable and must be utilized effectively and efficiently.

* Assume best intentions and seek clarification when needed.

* Think, speak, and act in the best interests of students and the adults who support their development.

* Be there ready to begin on time, be prepared, and be accountable.

* Avoid side conversation.

* Seek to build trust by keeping an open mind (even though change is a risk), maintaining a safe and supportive environment that encourages growth and development, nurture risk-taking and innovation, and forgive mistakes.

* Challenge assumptions and risk personal discomfort to provide opportunities to learn.

* Abide by group decisions and support those decisions with professional behavior.

* Maintain a healthy humor, celebrate and laugh together.

* Keep cell phones silent and leave all non-emergency calls to attend to after the meeting or during breaks.

What evaluation model will best support the mission/vision/learning principles of the Parkway School District?

*Essential Question

*Updates

*Assessment Update

*Current Thinking - use what is available from the state as applicable

*Other areas will need to create pre and post tests (work summer of 2013 to pilot in 2013 – 2014 school year)

*Peer Coaching – All year 3 teachers will complete a peer coaching development session at their May network meeting

*Website

*Evaluation Model

*What seems to be working well?

*What seems to be a challenge?

*Work for Next Year

*Based on the challenges – what is our work for next year?

*Articles of Evaluation Model

*Review the Article

*How could this article be used in our work with teachers and principals?