• Prepares educators to apply research to decision-making (Research-Based). • Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal (Design). • Applies knowledge about human learning and change (Learning). • Provides educators with the knowledge and skills to collaborate (Collaboration).
Content Standards Staff development that improves the learning of all students:
• Prepares educators to understand and appreciate all students; create safe, orderly, and supportive learning environments; and hold high expectations for their academic achievement (Equity). • Deepens educators’ content knowledge, provides them with research-based instructional strategies to assist students in meeting rigorous academic standards, and prepares them to use various types of classroom assessments appropriately (Quality Teaching). • Provides educators with knowledge and skills to involve families and other stakeholders appropriately (Family Involvement) (NSDC, 2001). The NSDC Standards for Staff Development are the construct by which SELPA staff development opportunities are designed. The Desert/Mountain SELPA seeks to create on-going collaborative relationships with member LEAs. It is through these collaborative relationships, characterized by facilitation of systems change efforts and on-site coaching, that school improvement will occur. Desert/Mountain SELPA trainings are offered at low or no cost to LEAs and are focused on research-based best practices. It is the goal of the Desert/Mountain SELPA that these trainings will be a component of a SELPA-wide systematic plan for professional development that is clearly articulated and focused on student learning. Sparks (2002) states that, “’Quality’ teaching in all classrooms and skillful leadership in all schools will not occur by accident, however. They require the design and implementation of the most powerful forms of professional development” (p. 14). It is our desire to team with LEAs to provide powerful professional development that will result in superior student achievement. Resources Bryk, A.S., & Schneider, B. (2002). “Trust in Schools: A Core Resource for Improvement.” Russell Sage Foundation, NY. Elmore, R. F. (2002). “Bridging the gap between standards and achievement: The imperative for professional development in education.” Retrieved April 2, 2003, from http://www.shankerinstitute.org/Downloads/Bridging_Gap.pdf National Staff Development Council (2001). “NSDC Standards for Staff Development.” Retrieved February 26, 2002, from http://www.nsdc.org/educatorindex.htm
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