Professional Learning is the systems for educators to collaborate with one another to learn, develop and practice new methods for educating students. Quality professional learning is proven to be of high impact on student learning. Below are the ratings and targeted areas of strength and growth from recent System Support Reviews in the Professional Learning category. Background Information and Evidence used to determine this rating is linked above.
Professional Learning – SSR Findings
| Strength Areas | Growth Areas |
|---|---|
| Overall, teachers feel supported by the district when seeking professional development opportunities through BOCES and beyond. | Opportunities for professional learning are in place, but there is not a formal system to monitor or track if teachers are continuing their education. An intentional focus on professional development aligned to the goals and priorities of the district would put a focus on district wide systems. |
| High degree of staff buy-in and ownership of their own learning. Teachers hold one another accountable and are willing to participate in various Professional Development opportunities. | Continue to develop and implement a Professional Learning Community model district-wide in a routine manner that can be documented and evaluated for continuous staff effectiveness. |
| Students are able to communicate learning expectations and relevancy of content which speaks to instructional practice, planning, and teacher knowledge. | |