Teacher Development Planning Summit

June 14th, 2004Chamberlain, SD

EveryTeacher Grant

• Statewide Teacher Quality Grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

• Grant Awardee: SD Department of Education.

• Primary Partner: SD Board of Regents.

• Grant Period: October 1, 2002 – September 30, 2005.

• Goal: Establish a statewide system for developing the capacity of South Dakota’s teaching force.

EveryTeacher Grant

• Theory of Action– Paraprofessionals gain the knowledge

and skills associated with “highly qualified” personnel.

• Parapro Exam Preparation

• STEP Academy for Paraprofessionals

• Para Course Award

– Teacher preparation students require basic content knowledge and teaching skills through a baccaluareate program aligned with state and national standards and assessments.

• STEP Tool Implementation

• Course Revisions

• Praxis

EveryTeacher Grant

• Theory of Action– First year teachers are supported

through new teacher induction program and alternative certification teachers are supported through mentoring to encourage growth.

• New Teacher Induction Program

• Alternative Certification Mentor Program

– Teacher engages in professional development addressing content knowledge and pedagogy for their continued professional growth.

• Curriculum Mapping

• Coursework

• PD Opportunities Identified by TDPT

EveryTeacher Grant

• Theory of Action– Experienced teachers pursue candidacy

for National Board Certification to enhance their qualifications and competency.

• Recruitment of Candidates

• Coursework for Candidates

• National Board Mentoring Program

– Teacher leaders (National Board Certified Teachers) engage in roles that support other educators and the field of education.

• Mentor Opportunities for NBCT’s

• NBCT’s Involved with TDPT or Other Leadership Activities

EveryTeacher Grant

Theory of Action – Umbrella

Objective 5: To establish a consortium for leading the advancement of quality teaching and learning relative to the five core propositions of the NBPTS.

Objective 6: To inform policymakers and other constituent groups of the development of teacher quality initiatives.

Rationale for Connecting EveryTeacher and MAPLE Efforts

• Takes advantage of a statewide alliance already supportive and invested in the goal of the EveryTeacher grant.

• Responds collaboratively to Objectives 5 & 6 of the EveryTeacher grant without duplication.

• Affords EveryTeacher and MAPLE the opportunity to maximize resources for meeting a shared goal.

• Strengthens K-20 relationships among partners involved in teacher preparation and development.

The Teacher Development Planning

Team (TDPT)

• It is the role/purpose of the TDPT to:

– Offer input and feedback to the MAPLE Principal Partner Board regarding teacher preparation and professional development for SD’s teaching force.

– With the support of the MAPLE Principal Partner Board, plan and implement professional development activities that support the goals of the grant and foster collaboration.

– Serve as champions of the EveryTeacher activities and the improvement of teacher quality in SD.

Role/Purpose

The Teacher Development Planning

Team (TDPT)

• Tammy Bauck - DOE• Mary Engstrom - USD• Art Fisher – OLC• Dorothy Fuller – BHSU• Joe Hauge - EveryTeacher Grant• Margo Heinert - Shannon Co School District• Bob Kiner - Augustana College• Cynthia Nelson - Sioux Falls School District• Vicki Sterling - DSU• Jeff Tveit - Chamberlain School District• Mary Williams - Wall School District• Janet Wilson - SDEA

Membership

The Teacher Development Planning

Team (TDPT)

• Identified Priorities:

– Develop Teacher Development Model.

– Conduct Summer Teacher Development Planning Summit.

– Plan and Implement Professional Development Activities 2004-2005.

First Meeting – February 20, 2004

An Opportunity to Enhance Teacher Quality and Build

Coherence in South Dakota’s Teacher Pathway