Re-Thinking Professional Learning in Parkway

1. Re-Thinking Professional Learning in Parkway Objective: Create a professional learning model aligned with teacher evaluation model and PLCs

2. Questions to Consider • What role does PLAT serve? • To what extent does our current professional learning compensation model align with district goals? • How is professional learning aligned to the evaluation model? • What is the purpose of professional learning in Parkway? • What professional learning opportunities should be available? • How should professional learning opportunities be provided? • How does the new model of CLTs in PLCs impact professional learning? • What is the role of technology in professional learning?

3. Protocol • Number off by 8s • Move to the poster with your number on it • At each poster write QUESTIONS the question on the poster generates for your group • 5 Minutes Per Poster

4. Consensus • 3 Dots Per Poster • Top 3 Questions at Each Poster

5. Summer Development • May 28th – All Administrator Development • May 29th – May 30th – Parkway Professional Learning Community Institute (CLT Leaders (Building and MSPLC (General and Special Educators)) and Administrators) • May 31st – Elementary Grade Change Day • July 22nd – 24th – Elementary Summer Institute (Math and ELA) • July 24th – 26th Secondary Summer Institute • July 25th – 26th OR July 29th – July 31st – Secondary Summer Institute • August 1 and 2 (District) and  August 5th (Building Day) (August 6th will be used as an additional day for Elementary ONLY depending on numbers) • Monday, August 12th - Late Hire NTO (for teachers hired after the original NTO)

6. Next Time • Summer Development – Funding Allocation Discussion • Research Questions