Holyoke Re-1J

Professional Learning

Professional Learning – SSR Findings

SSR FindingsBackground Information / DocumentsEvidence
Strength AreasGrowth Areas
Staff have a wide range of access to prescribed professional development through BOCES, as well as the district. NWEA  training appears to be utilized, which is evident in the data dives with administration and teachers, and artifacts within the classroom. Staff acknowledged that they feel comfortable asking for individual, interest-based P.D., but they reported that there is less clarity among the process for approval.Line item and process for securing funds for interest-based professional development
More intentional follow through and evaluation of the implementation of PD strategies throughout the buildings

Staff desire for more trainings in GT; classroom differentiation; twice-exceptional students; general ELL classroom strategies