State of our PD by Faten Hatoum https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw Our professional development needs and wants en-us 2019-05-01 15:27:44 UTC 2019-05-06 04:03:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f4d1.png Our District Plan fhatoum https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355838689 Looking at the Antelope Valley Union High School District's 

ANNUAL STRATEGIC PLAN (LCAP), the only place I could find mention of professional development, I found the source of the problem. We do not have a clear, detailed plan for our staff. The plan falls within the context of improving the accountability criteria: graduation rate, attendance rate, college and career readiness, low suspension rate,  ELD reclassification or progress, and NWEA as proof of learning.


]]> 2019-05-01 15:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355838689 Technology? fhatoum https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355849573 Very little mention on how planning PDs on technology.  The plan states in general:
 "2.10 Expand technology infrastructure (including enhanced staffing), wireless capacity and online access and lower student:device ratio"  ]]> 2019-05-01 15:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355849573 Example 1 fhatoum https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355853033 The plan states:
" 2.3 Increase professional development opportunities using both internal and external expertise to further the development of Common Core State Standard curriculum"

]]> 2019-05-01 15:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355853033 Example 2 fhatoum https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355853042  The plan states:
"2.7 Professional Development for staff to engage in facilitated interdepartmental and cross curricular lesson design to improve student achievement on Next Generation Assessments (PD Hours)" ]]> 2019-05-01 15:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355853042 Technology for students fhatoum https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355863995  "2.14 Provide students with opportunities to take enrichment courses above and beyond their 6 period day through a virtual platform"
However, no money was devoted to train staff who would support these opportunities unless if we consider it as vaguely mentioned under 
" 2.15 Expand infrastructure to implement and monitor 21st Century learning environments and enhancements" ]]> 2019-05-01 16:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355863995 Possible Revisions to the Plan fhatoum https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355868320 1. Have a separate detailed plan for specific positions that lives in the employee handbook.
2. Dedicate more effort to identify staff technology needs and budget accordingly
3. Always include PD for any tool (technology or otherwise) that we plan for our students.
4. Include in the plan all stakeholders in PD opportunities. For instance, parents should be included in the virtual classroom training.]]> 2019-05-01 16:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/355868320 Knowles' six principles of adult learning fhatoum https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/357035220 Knowles principles of Andragogy as described by Sharon (2001) and Laurie (2007) are that adults are:

1. Are self-directed

2. Bring a wealth of experience to the educational setting

3. Enter an educational setting ready to learn

4. Are problem-centered in their learning

5. Are internally motivated.

]]> 2019-05-06 03:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/357035220 Suggestions Based on Knowle's Principles fhatoum https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/357037279 In my opinion, teachers specifically do bring a wealth of valuable experience and knowledge to the table. The other principles also indicate that adults like to direct their own learning and need to see the added value of whatever it is we are asking them to learn. Therefore, I suggest that administrators or adult educators must solicit feedback from the teachers ahead of time and let that feedback inform the planning of PD.

The challenge is when teachers are not convinced of the added value when other layers in the organization already see this need. Here, I suggest that administrators should invest some time and effort in building consensus and clearly and openly sharing with teachers how and why the suggested technology for example will help the teachers before they sign them up for the workshop.]]> 2019-05-06 03:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/357037279 My Survey fhatoum https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/357039802 My survey was designed to solicit teacher feedback on three tools that our school administrators have made available: Google Suite, NWEA, SIS & ParentSquare. I was interested to see the level of proficiency and how often teachers use these tools. The later part of the survey asks an open ended question about any other tools teachers are currently using or would like to be trained on that would improve their practice. The survey is 9 questions only using SurveyMonkey. It should take about 2 minutes to complete and was sent to all 95 staff members including support staff such as operations, compliance, student relations and tutors & paraprofessionals.]]> 2019-05-06 03:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fhatoum/lgdhj8ng4hkw/wish/357039802