WGU D022 ANM2 Task 2: Professional Development Plans (PDP)|Latest
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Instructions: Complete parts I–V by typing your responses directly into each table.
Part I: Professional Development (PD) Areas and Rationales
No. Target Area for Professional Development Rationale for Target Area Selection
Math Curriculum and Instructional Strategies. Teachers expressed concern and discomfort with the new math
curriculum. Although math scores did not see a significant drop
PD-1
in scores it did see a dip in proficiency that needs to be
addressed, dropping from 48%-44% over the past year.
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Teachers have reported that the current PLCs are ineffective.
PD-2 effectiveness. This problem can be fixed by enhancing collaboration and data-
based instruction, directly improving student achievement.
Student Engagement and Social-Emotional Learning Teachers noted declining student engagement and increasing
PD-3 (SEL). discipline issues, which indicate a need for responsive classroom
strategies and SEL integration.
, School Professional Development Plan (PDP)
Part II: Professional Learning Goals and Activities
Professional Learning Activity
No. Professional Learning Goal
(Program/Strategy/Activity)
Strengthen instructional practices and confidence in math By the end of the semester, I will strengthen my
instruction. instructional practices and build greater confidence in
teaching math by implementing at least two new evidence-
PD-1
based strategies from professional development sessions
and course modules, and seeking feedback from my
instructors after applying each strategy in practice.
Improve PLC collaboration and effectiveness in using By the end of the school year, I will strengthen the
student data. collaboration of the school and effectiveness by looking at
student data at the end of each quarter (four times) and we
PD-2 will collaborate as a staff to see what needs to be changed,
and where we are doing well. Each assessment will be
looked at to determine where students are struggling, and
will be looked at in depth as a staff.
Increase student engagement and reduce behavior issues By the end of the semester, I will strengthen my
through SEL. understanding of student engagement. Once a month we
will hold SEL trainings and monitor staff in how these
PD-3
trainings are being implemented. At the end of each quarter
we will look to see what is working, and what needs to be
changed.
Part III: Time and Resources
No. Time Allocation Key Resources/Supports Other Implementation
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Instructions: Complete parts I–V by typing your responses directly into each table.
Part I: Professional Development (PD) Areas and Rationales
No. Target Area for Professional Development Rationale for Target Area Selection
Math Curriculum and Instructional Strategies. Teachers expressed concern and discomfort with the new math
curriculum. Although math scores did not see a significant drop
PD-1
in scores it did see a dip in proficiency that needs to be
addressed, dropping from 48%-44% over the past year.
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Teachers have reported that the current PLCs are ineffective.
PD-2 effectiveness. This problem can be fixed by enhancing collaboration and data-
based instruction, directly improving student achievement.
Student Engagement and Social-Emotional Learning Teachers noted declining student engagement and increasing
PD-3 (SEL). discipline issues, which indicate a need for responsive classroom
strategies and SEL integration.
, School Professional Development Plan (PDP)
Part II: Professional Learning Goals and Activities
Professional Learning Activity
No. Professional Learning Goal
(Program/Strategy/Activity)
Strengthen instructional practices and confidence in math By the end of the semester, I will strengthen my
instruction. instructional practices and build greater confidence in
teaching math by implementing at least two new evidence-
PD-1
based strategies from professional development sessions
and course modules, and seeking feedback from my
instructors after applying each strategy in practice.
Improve PLC collaboration and effectiveness in using By the end of the school year, I will strengthen the
student data. collaboration of the school and effectiveness by looking at
student data at the end of each quarter (four times) and we
PD-2 will collaborate as a staff to see what needs to be changed,
and where we are doing well. Each assessment will be
looked at to determine where students are struggling, and
will be looked at in depth as a staff.
Increase student engagement and reduce behavior issues By the end of the semester, I will strengthen my
through SEL. understanding of student engagement. Once a month we
will hold SEL trainings and monitor staff in how these
PD-3
trainings are being implemented. At the end of each quarter
we will look to see what is working, and what needs to be
changed.
Part III: Time and Resources
No. Time Allocation Key Resources/Supports Other Implementation
