pgna 2014: joe walker elementary

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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT

23%

59%

18%

1. Please select all statements that are true about your preferred

professional learning experiences:

Large Groups

Small Groups

On My Own

38%

33%

29%



Face-to-face Settings

Online Settings

Combine Face-to-face and Online

56%

44%



From my peers

From people employed outside the school

district

3

6

2

1

Introductory Phase Developmental Phase Implementation Phase Continued Support/ Extension

Phase

4. Curriculum Development Process

1

6

0

2


Phase

5. Learn about research-based programs relevant to my subject

area

1

6

4

1


Phase

6. Articulate curriculum for vertical alignment

6

5

1

0


Phase

7. Components of Understanding by Design (UbD)

3

6

2

1


Phase

8. How to evaluate online and digital content

4

6

2

0


Phase

9. Applying brain theory and learning when planning instruction

3

4

5

0


Phase

10. Using curriculum compacting to provide instructional

enrichment

1 1

8

2


Phase

11. Specially designed instructional and evaluation materials

8

4

0 0


Phase

12. Blended Learning (McCyber Teacher Academy)

1

0

7

4


Phase

13. Designing lessons that incorporate all learning styles

(Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile)

1

0

8

3


Phase

14. Student motivation

1 1

7

3


Phase

15. Effective differentiation of instruction

0

2

9

1


Phase

16. Identifying the differences between modifications and

accommodations

1

0

5

6


Phase

17. Improving classroom management

1

5 5

1


Phase

18. Constructing and improving common assessments

2

7

3

0


Phase

19. Developing authentic assessments (real-life situations)

2

0

6

4


Phase

20. Using data to inform instructional and curricular decisions

4 4

2 2


Phase

21. Administering First Aid/CPR/AED

1 1

7

3


Phase

22. Engaging parents and guardians in the school process

through teacher-initiated communication

1 1

7

3


Phase

23. Implementing effective positive behavior support plans or

behavior contracts.

6

4

2

0


Phase

24. Developing technology-enhanced assessments that

demonstrate student learning

1

4

7

0


Phase

25. Developing strategies to incorporate student-focused

technology into lessons (not the frequency of use, but the quality

of application and level of appropriateness).

1 1

0 0

3

0

4

0

5 5

2

1

6

3

2

4

1

2 2

26. The Act 48+ Committee identified the following professional

devleopment topics in addition to the ones previously listed.

Please select the ones that you feel would help you develop as a

professional learner:

58%

42%

0%0%0%

27. My school's professional learning is structured for teachers to

engage in the continuous improvement cycle (i.e. data

analysis, planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation).

Always Frequently Seldom Never Don't Know

58%

42%

0%0%0%

28. My school uses a variety of student achievement data to plan

professional learning that focuses on school improvement.


42%

50%

8%0%0%

29. A variety of data are used to assess the effectiveness of my

school's professional learning.


42%

50%

8%0%0%

30. The use of technology is evident in my school's professional

learning.


17%

50%

25%

0%

8%

31. In my school, participation in online professional learning

opportunities is considered as a way to connect with colleagues

and to learn from experts in education.


83%

9%

8%0%0%

32. A primary goal for professional learning in my school is to

enhance teaching practices to improve student performance.


33%

67%

0%0%0%

33. My professional learning this school year is connected to

previous professional learning.


42%

50%

8%0%0%

34. Professional learning in my school contributes to increased

student achievement.


50%

42%

8% 0%0%

35. In my school, professional learning supports teachers to

develop new learning and then to expand and deepen that

learning over time.


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