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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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From aspiring leaders to seasoned administrators, these programs focus to improve student achievement by providing rigorous and relevant professional development opportunities. These trainings are designed to prepare and support creative and passionate leaders with interpersonal skills, communication and conceptual skills, and group leadership skills to lead schools toward improving student learning and academic growth.
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MARZANO OBSERVATION & EVALUATION SYSTEM
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The Student Success Act (Senate Bill 736) mandates a new teacher observation and evaluation system be implemented in FY12. The Robert Marzano Observation and Evaluation System was selected by a committee comprised of teachers, CTA representatives, principals, assistant principals and district staff. Marzano’s system is based on the premise that ALL instructional personnel are capable of improving their practice regardless of their level of performance.
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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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The Performance Standards staff work collaboratively with all district personnel to ensure due process in the competency process. The staff also trains supervisors and administrators on laws, policies, procedures, and the documentation process regarding competency of all bargaining unit employees, provides support and assistance with evaluation, probationary procedures and non-reappointments.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
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The Professional Development System provides high quality professional development leadership that supports increased achievement for all students. The Team collaborates with session coordinators and professional developers in all departments to ensure that professional development that is aligned to the Learning Forward's Standards for Professional Learning, Florida's Professional Development Evaluation System Protocol, and Florida Statute 1012.98.
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TEACHER DEVELOPMENT
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The Teacher Development programs provide support and professional development opportunities to all instructional personnel, from Pre-Service teachers to National Board Certified teachers. We work personally with colleges and universities to assist in the preparation of highly qualified teachers, as well as provide sustained professional development to new educators, seasoned teachers, and mentor teachers.
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