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CAR Options

STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPTION MODULE

Objective: Teacher will provide professional staff development training to teachers. Teacher will analyze student data to drive instruction and increase student achievement.


Criteria for initial placement
At least a 2/5ths contract, minimum 50% of time with students
Career Ladder Program Expectations were met at Collaborative Action Research



PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
(Refer to)
STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPTION EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Participation in CAR Options Orientation or CAR Orientation
  • Participation in three (3) Career Ladder Staff Development training sessions (Training Series)
  • Preparation and presentation of at least two (2) Staff Development Trainings to teachers
  • Facilitation of follow-up with participants of Staff Development Trainings
  • Completion of two (2) Presenter Reflections
  • Maintenance and completion of a teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Staff Development Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio
  • Adherence to all due dates
        August 29, 2008 -- Application for Option, if not approved see CAR Module
        September 15, 2008 -- Attendance at Career Ladder Staff Development Training Series, session #1
        September 19, 2008 -- Modified Student Outcomes Action Plan
        October 27, 2008 -- Attendance at Career Ladder Staff Development Training Series, session #2
        November 7, 2008 -- Preparation of materials for two (2) Staff Development Trainings
        November 7, 2008 -- First Submittal
        February 6, 2009 -- Completion of first Staff Development Training
        February 6, 2009 -- Mid Submittal
        March 2, 2009 -- Attendance at Career Ladder Staff Development Training Series, session #3
        May 1, 2009 -- Completion of second Staff Development Training
        May 22, 2009 -- Final Submittal



INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS
  • Instruction is modified and adjusted based upon analysis of student data
  • A.T.P.E.S. evaluation conducted by site administrator

STUDENT OUTCOMES
  • Development and implementation of Modified Student Outcomes Action Plan based on Arizona State Standards
  • Class Data Sheet for entire population with a minimum of three (3) assessments (pre, mid, post)
  • Interventions & Extensions documented
  • Analysis/reflection based on reflection prompts

FIRST SEMESTER--Staff Development Option
  • STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPTION APPLICATION (signed & dated)-- Friday, August 29, 2008, received by 5:00 p.m.
    • Fax to Career Ladder at 696-5066 (check website for UPDATES) or
    • Deliver to Career Ladder Office
  • MODIFIED STUDENT OUTCOMES ACTION PLAN -- Friday, September 19, 2008, received by 5:00 p.m.
  • Participate in Career Ladder Staff Development Training Series, session #1 on September 15, 2008
  • Participate in Career Ladder Staff Development Training Series, session #2 on October 27, 2008

  • FIRST SUBMITTAL -- Friday, November 7, 2008, received by 5:00 p.m.
    • Submit to the Career Ladder Office a teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Staff Development Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
      • Approved Staff Development Option Application
      • STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPTION EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
      • Modified Student Outcomes Action Plan #1-6
      • Assessment(s)
      • Measurement Tool(s)
      • Class Data Sheet for entire population with pre-assessment data and year-end significant growth targets
      • Completed Teacher Reflection #1
      • Career Ladder Staff Development Training Series, session #1 and #2 reflections and session materials
      • Presentation materials for two (2) Staff Development Trainings (including agenda, lesson plan, materials, pre/post assessments)
      • Portfolio Reader's Feedback Forms

SECOND SEMESTER--Staff Development Option
  • MID SUBMITTAL -- Friday, February 6, 2009, received by 5:00 p.m.
    • Submit to the Career Ladder Office an updated teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Staff Development Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
      • STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPTION EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
      • Modified Student Outcomes Action Plan #1-6
      • Class Data Sheet for entire population with mid-assessment data and year-end significant growth targets raised, as needed
      • Interventions & Extensions documented
      • Completed Teacher Reflection #2
      • Presenter Reflection and follow-up documentation from first Staff Development Training conducted by February 6, 2009
      • Portfolio Reader's Feedback Forms


  • FINAL SUBMITTAL -- Friday, May 22, 2009, received by 5:00 p.m.
    • Participate in Career Ladder Staff Development Training Series, session #3 by March 2, 2009
    • Submit to the Career Ladder Office an updated teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Staff Development Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
      • STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPTION EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
      • Modified Student Outcomes Action Plan #1-6
      • Class Data Sheet for entire population with post-assessment data
      • Interventions & Extensions documented
      • Completed Teacher Reflection #3
      • Career Ladder Staff Development Training Series, session #3 Reflection and materials
      • Participant Evaluations from second Training conducted by May 1, 2009
      • Presenter Reflection and follow-up documentation from Staff Development training conducted by May 1, 2009
      • Portfolio Reader's Feedback Forms
Meeting Staff Development Option Program Expectations qualifies a teacher to participate in CAR the following year.

Not meeting Staff Development Option Program Expectations will result in a return to the traditional salary schedule or require the teacher to meet with the Career Ladder Manager prior to September 4, 2009 to create a Professional Growth Plan if choosing to remain in the Career Ladder Program.Portfolios, with final evaluations, may be picked up at the Career Ladder office on Monday, June 1, 2009 from 9:00-1:00 p.m.