How consistently do you consider all the ways that school and district personnel will be involved in the professional development you plan? Sort the questions below by dragging each question into the appropriate column. Take this activity as an opportunity for reflection. If you prefer, you can also do this activity using a form with radio buttons.
| Questions to be asked | I consider this question... | |
|---|---|---|
| Consistently | Not consistently | |
| Who are the support people needed for the professional development? (teacher assistants, principals, etc.) | ||
| Will you need a contract for the presenter, trainer, or facilitator? Who will prepare or get the contract? | ||
| What school district personnel need to be involved? (assistant superintendents, instructional coaches, etc.) | ||
| If you are using people from your distric, how and when will your PD trainers be trained? (e.g., using a train-the-trainers model?) | ||
| What is the role of the schools administrator in the sessions? (facilitator, participant) | ||
| Who will assess the background knowledge of the participants? | ||
| Who should review the policies and procedures established for professional development? (Does this PD support district or school policy and procedure?) | ||
| Who will be involved in determining the sustainability plan for the professional development? | ||
| Who will be involved in carrying out the sustainability plan for the professional development? | ||
| Who will get buy-in and commitment from the central office? | ||
| Who will inform the central office staff of the roles of various human resources (superintendent, administrators, principals, etc.) in the professional development? | ||