Staff+Development+How+To

=How do you propose we address the staff development priorities identified? = Utilize the experts we have amongst our staff and develop a structure that rewards those who train others.(Jeanne)


 * I agree. We need to implement technology peer training. And, have follow-ups to ensure staff have had success with the new technology on their own.

Allow staff to design their own training and partner with others who have similar needs. If there are 3 teachers who want to know more about the use of video in their classroom they should be allowed to design and connect with a training session online and report back on their successes. If there are teachers in house who already know this then they should be given the time to develop a presentation for those who want to learn. In exchange for training others those teachers should be given additional training outside the district (a paid for or discounted class at a local business or college that furthers their knowledge) (Jeanne)

Have those who do go out into "the world" share their experiences upon their return. If you attend a national conference it should be expected that you return with a presentation about the conference that shares with staff what was learned and taught. We have so much knowledge as a staff, but not much of it is shared. (Jeanne)

The "pockets of excellence" that we currently have here DEFINITELY need to be expanded to other staff, if for no other reason than to provide them options on their methodology of instruction to increase engagement. Utilizing technology as a tool is one way we need to develop, but we also need to consider the 21st Century skills of //incorporating// technology in what we do. (Dan)