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Professional Growth Plan III

Student Name: Jami Williams Professional Growth Statement: I will develop skills to be an effective teacher. I am committed to looking for the positive in m students. I am committed to implementing engaging lessons and activities. I will have a fun and respectful learning environment for m students. I believe this will benefit m students to learn respect for self! one another! learning! and propert . I will set up class routines and procedures to allow m students to have more "cademic #earning $ime. %eflection: I have accomplished most of m actions from m Personal Growth Plan II. I feel more confident when preparing and implementing lessons. I am more comfortable using the technolog in our classroom such as the Smart &oard! interactive programs! and the overhead pro'ector ()#*+,. I am not as proficient as I would like to be on the pacing of m lessons. I am also not as proficient as I would like to be using technolog such as the Smart &oard and its interactive programs as I would like to be. -owever! through practice I know I will gain proficienc in regard to m lesson pacing and the use of interactive programs. Strengths and Weaknesses: Strengths I have a good rapport with all students! not 'ust students in m class. I have a good rapport with all teachers and staff members at the school I teach at. I am willing to learn! and know I will alwa s be learning. I am becoming more proficient in learning classroom technolog and implementation of lessons. I am feeling more confident with m classroom management techni.ues. I have worked with students with a variet of learning disabilities and feel confident in m abilit to adapt lessons! activities! and e/pectations without lowering m e/pectations of what I know m students are capable of accomplishing. I reali0e that bab 1steps for learning are crucial for students with learning disabilities. It is important to celebrate these steps because all learning is a cause to celebrate2 I am creative when planning and implementing lessons and activities. 3p1to1 date I have created interactive Power Point games called! 4What are the sa ing5(a game on animal -abitats,! 4Speak 3p5(a math review using to microphones,! and 4$ime5 (math review on time,. Weaknesses I am still working to attain being comfortable with implementing classroom management techni.ues. I need to be more e/plicit when instructing students so the will know e/actl what m e/pectations are. I need to remember that ever thing needs to be 4modeled.5 I need to learn more about the different interactive activities such as how to administer the 6licker $ests. I need to pick up m pace when implementing lessons. I need more e/perience modif ing lessons for 4gifted5 students.

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$imeline: $his plan should address our plans for professional growth over the ne/t five ears.
DOMAIN STANDARD ACTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH STANDARD I will stud all teaching material for lessons and activities. I will e/plore additional resources to help me implement engaging lessons and activities. TIMELINE FOR COMPLETION HOW OUTCOMES WILL E!ALUATED E

DOMAIN ONE" PLANNING AND PREPARATION

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<nowledge of 6ontent and Pedagog =" (=, >emonstrates solid knowledge of content and pedagog . =" (8, )/hibits skills and knowledge that reflect current research and best practices in the field.

I will alwa s be learning! however! I plan to be comfortable with lesson contents and planning lessons within the first ear of teaching.

I will be more confident in preparing and implementing m lessons. I will be able to plan effective and insightful lessons with less mental stress.

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Instructional Planning and %esources =& (?, Plans instruction in order to meet the needs of diverse learners. =& (7, effectivel uses and evaluates a wide variet of resources to enhance student learning. =& (@, "pplies current research on teaching and learning with technolog when planning learning environments and e/periences.

I will use a plan book to help organi0e m lessons and upcoming events. I will attend workshops that will help me enrich m lessons. I will research different teaching techni.ues. I will refer to m reflections I wrote during m student teaching e/perience. I will rel on m teaching team to collaborate with for suggestions and ideas. I will incorporate technolog in m lessons. I will a variet of assessments and pre1assessments to know concepts to include in m lessons.

I will keep m notes from student teaching to refer to. I hope to feel more confident as a teacher m first ear of teaching. -owever! throughout m first five ears of teaching I will continue to research and learn new ideas.

I will continue to learn and research teaching resources. I will be more comfortable with m presentation and e/ecution of m lessons.

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Instructional >esign =6 (=, >esigns instructional activities that are appropriate for all students. =6 (8, 6reates instructional activities that reflect different learning st les. =6 (A, >evelops instructional activities that are aligned with established goals and state standards. =6 (7, Implements curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for appl ing technolog to ma/imi0e student learning.

I will add variet to how I present lessons. Students need to be kept engaged. Sometimes I will have students work at their desks. Sometimes I will instruct them at the rug. I will do centers for math! reading! and some language arts. I believe centers are a fun wa to add variet and also to review what has been taught. * students will know how to work in groups! individual! and as teams. I will plan interactive activities.

I will continue to work on transitioning techni.ues. I believe this will be ongoing. I will tr a variet of techni.ues to see what I think will work well with m students. Implementing m lesson and activities with a variet of techni.ues will also be ongoing.

I will know m lessons are successful b the wa m students sta engaged. I reali0e that some da s ma run smoother than others. $hat is wh I will have more than one techni.ue to use.

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"ssessment => (=, uses a variet of formal and informal strategies to assess instructional goals. => (8, establishes clear criteria that have been communicated to all students. => (?, uses results in planning for individuals! groups and diverse learners.

I will incorporate formative and summative assessments throughout m lessons and units. I will alwa s pre1assess before all m units so I know what to plan. $his will help me learn what m students alread know. I will use a variet of assessments such as pen and pencil! performance based! hands1on pro'ects! and .uestion and answers. I will have math tests and spelling tests at the end of ever unit I teach so I know if m students understand.

When students complete their tests and assessments! I will grade their work. When students miss a problem I will call them back for a .uick review to where their hang up is. I will keep a record of their progress. "ssessing is ongoing. I will alwa s need to assess and reflect.

When I see students making an improvement on problems or sub'ect matters! I will know the are learning. I will alwa s reflect on m lesson conte/t and how I implement m lessons so I can plan the best for m students.

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DOMAIN TWO" LEARNING EN!IRONMENT

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*anaging 6lassroom Procedures 8" (=, effectivel organi0es and manages tasks for individuals and groups. 8" (8, ensures that transitions occur smoothl . 8" (?, )stablishes efficient s stems for non1instructional duties and scheduling. 8" (A, manages student1 learning activities in a technolog 1enhanced environment. 8" (7, Plans management of technolog resources within the conte/t of learning environments.

I will teach procedures to help students manage themselves. I believe having a schedule on the board is a good wa for students to know what is going on for the da . I also believe that sticking to a routine is a good wa to help students manage themselves. It is important that students learn to raise their hand .uietl to be called upon. I also will have a sign or hand signal to allow m students to answer as a whole group. I will implement a program called >+J+. It is an online program where students can earn points. Students must earn at least =: points b Brida to be able to participate in our Bun Brida activit . $he earn points for being respectful! turning in completed homework! sta ing on task! and turning in their homework folders. I will have students organi0e their school work in folders! binders! and spirals so there will be no loose papers to get lost in their desk. $his will help students to be organi0ed and keep their desk organi0ed and neat.

Students will become familiar with the classroom procedures and routines through practice. I will begin with basic procedures at the beginning of school. +nce the know those I will add more procedures and routines. Students should know class procedures b the end of the fourth month of school. I will have students organi0e their school work in folders! binders! and spirals so there will be no loose papers to get lost in their desk. $his will help students to be organi0ed and keep their desk organi0ed and neat.

I will know students understand what is e/pected of them when the can follow procedure with little to no probing. I will also know when I see students sta ing on task and making the most of ever minute.

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*anaging Student &ehavior 8& (=, establishes clear standards of conduct. 8& (8, effectivel monitors student behavior. 8& (?, ensures that disciplinar actions are generall appropriate. 8& (A, maintains dignit of the learning communit . 8& (7, is able to appl technolog to monitor and improve student behaviors.

I will use several techni.ues for managing m classroom. I will have teams. $eams will have the opportunit to earn points for various positive behaviors. Some point earning behavior would be having librar books read for librar ! books out and starting bell1work right awa ! and an time the whole team has learning material out and read to learn. "lso! keeping their desk and area around them clean and picked up. $he team with the most points b Brida will eat lunch in the classroom with the teacher. I will also have phrases that students will complete in order to get their attention. I will have instruments around the room such as a bell or chimes that I can pla to get the students attention. If I have a student that is off task or disruptive repeatedl the will have to write their name on the board. $he will miss I pad time or some recess time. If I have a student with their name on the board too man times within a week the will write a letter to their parents e/plaining their behavior that earned their name on the board. Parents will have to sign the letter and students will turn it in to me.

I will tr teams and see if I have 4team pla ers.5 If I find some students cannot be a team pla er! I will put them on their own team. $his wa the will have the opportunit to learn how to be responsible for their actions. Students will start fresh ever *onda to earn points.

If students respond positivel to m classroom management techni.ues I will know the are working. When I see students managing themselves more! I will know m techni.ues are a success. If I find that students are not learning to manage their self I will have to come up with a different management techni.ue. I ma find that I will have to do something different for some students that need more help learning to manage their self.

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6reating a Positive #earning 6limate 86 (=, establishes a learning communit that is safe! warm! and caring. 86 (8, 6reates a climate that supports diversit and is appropriate for a variet of developmental and cultural norms. 86 (?, *a/imi0es the amount of class time spent in learning b creating e/pectations and processes for communication and behavior along with a ph sical setting conducive to classroom goals. 86 (A, *aintains interactions that are polite and respectful.

I will tell the students the behavior I want rather than what I donCt want. Bor e/ample! 4I like how "nnie got her math book out and is read to work.5 I will verball notice when a student is working hard or sta ing on task. I think b students having class 'obs will help them respect our class. It will make our class more of a communit . Students working together will learn together. Jobs will rotate so all will have an opportunit for class 'obs. Students will have rug rules! class rules posted in classroom for eas reference. Bour class rules will be =1%espect ourself 81%espect others ?1%espect propert A1%espect learning

$his will be a earl plan. I will work all ear to improve our classroom communit and learning environment. I am not sure how often I will switch 'obs. I want students to have time to learn their 'obs and do them well.

If students work together and act as a communit and be respectful of one another the will contribute to creating a positive learning environment.

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DOMAIN

STANDARD

ACTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH STANDARD It is important that I give instruction clearl and e/plicit. I will have students repeat the instructions. I will make 4models5 demonstrating m e/pectations for all lessons and activities. I will use the overhead pro'ector ()#*+, so all students can see what I am modeling. I will use a microphone s stem for students to hear me. I will use encouraging words and phrases such as perfect! ou got it or that is awesome! ou are so smart! etc. I will address students with respect and the will address me with respect. Students will be e/pected to address and treat student peers with respect.

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HOW OUTCOMES WILL E!ALUATED

DOMAIN THREE" INSTRUCTION

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6ommunication

?" (=, *odels good verbal and written skills. ?" (8, +ften uses technolog to clearl communicate instruction andD or classroom procedures. ?" (?, provides high .ualit feedback in a timel manner. ?" (7, 6ommunicates in wa s that are appropriate for diverse student populations.

If I am giving instructions for a lesson or activit ! if the students donCt follow directions! I will need to re1evaluate how I delivered the instructions. I do not believe there is an time line on this. -owever! I hope b the first ear of teaching I can work most of the 4kinks5 out. I will make models of all assignments showing students e/actl what I e/pect. I need to remember to give clear and e/plicit instruction of e/actl what I e/pect. "lwa s have a model and alwa s demonstrate e/actl how I want it. Bor e/ample how I want something cut or where to glue something.

If I have several students showing me through their work that m instructions were unclear! I will need to revise how I give instructions. If onl a few students are not following instructions chances are the were not pa ing attention.

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Student )ngagement

?& (=, >esign instructional activities that accuratel represent course content. ?& (8, 6reates lessons and activities that are cognitivel appropriate for all students. ?& (?, 3ses effective resource materials! including technolog ! to engage students. ?& (7, )mplo s .uestioning strategies that are of high .ualit ! allow time for student responses and which generall engage all students.

I will ask students .uestions in order to receive feedback during lessons and activities. Sometimes I will give them something to do at their desks while I teach. Bor e/ample sometimes I ma have students make a character web or draw a picture of a character from the book I am reading to the class. I will use techni.ues for lessons and activities that involve students. I will give them opportunities to make choices during activities or lessons such as during centers. I will walk around the room during individual work. I will give students several opportunities to be involved in class.

$here is no time limit as to how I will keep students engaged with learning. $his is an ongoing process.

If students sta on task and sta engaged! I will know I am preparing and implementing m lessons in an appropriate manner. If students are doing their seat work instead of talking to their neighbor or fidgeting with something in their desk! I will know the are engaged. When I see students being involved with the lesson! activit ! or appropriate discussion I will know the are engaged.

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>iversit ?6 (=, *odifies lessons! assessments! and teaching st le to accommodate the needs of diverse learners. ?6 (8, successfull accommodates .uestions related to diverse interests within the conte/t of a lesson. ?6 (?, Identifies when and how to access appropriate services or resources to meet e/ceptional learning needs. ?6 (A, &rings multiple perspectives to the discussion of sub'ect matter! including attention to studentsC personal! famil ! and communit e/periences and cultural norms. ?6 (7, uses technolog to support learner1center strategies that address the diverse needs of students.

Some students ma have learning disabilities (#>, or be )# students for these students I will learn what their individual needs are and so I can plan what will work for them. If I have students that are gifted! I will have different pro'ects the can do to enhance the lesson material. If I have a student with a ph sical disabilit I will provide them with whatever material or tools the ma need. If I have a student with behavior issues I will work with the proper colleagues to come up with and implement a behavior plan.

$here is no time limit for students who are diverse. $he onl time limit would be the school ear. "s students ma have e/treme behavior issues one plan ma not work. I will give the behavior plan time to work. Whatever the specialist suggest I will implement. If after pre1decided time behavior plan shows student has not made improvement I will council with the appropriate specialists to come up with a new behavior plan.

If students are able to show progress (even the slightest improvement, I will know I am meeting studentCs needs. If a behavior improves! I will know that behavior plan is working.

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DOMAIN FOUR" THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

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Parent and 6ommunit Involvement A" (=, provides fre.uent information to families about student learning and achievement. A" (8, engage parents and families in the education process.

I will make a weekl newsletter that keeps parents informed and involved with what activities our class is participating in and what students are learning. I will invite parents to be class helpers. $he can do tasks such as make copies! do homework folders! check spelling tests! and help students that need some e/tra help learning specific concepts our class has alread learned. I will encourage students and parents to attend school activities such as the Walk1a1 thon! #iterac Night! $echnolog Night! and *ath Night! food drives! etc. When it is students birthda the parent or another famil member will be invited to come to class and share (and read if the feel comfortable, to read the birthda students favorite book. If the want to bring birthda treats the can! but it is not mandator . I will take a picture of student and parent so the have a fun memor . I will also have a class blog where students and parents can ask .uestions and know more about what students are learning and pictures of fun activities we have done. I will dress professional so when a parent walks into m class the will know that I am the teacher. I will keep an appropriate student1teacher report with all students. I will alwa s keep student information confidential. I will show respect to m self! others! and school propert . I will alwa s work with m teaching team to share ideas and be respectful to others ideas and opinions.

I will provide a newsletter all school ear. $he school activities are ongoing all school ear as well. $here is alwa s a need for parent helpers all ear. I will keep the class blog updated. Ideall once a week. %ealisticall once a month.

If parents are informed about upcoming class events and activities I know the will have read the newsletter.

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Professionalism A& (=, establishes a s stem for maintain information on student progress. A& (8, regularl serves as an advocate for all students. A& (7, works as a team pla er within the school communit . A& (@, *aintains an open mind in decision1making processes.

It is important to alwa s be professional.

Students will address me with 4*rs. Williams5. I will address students b name or another form of respect. When an observer comes in the class the will know I am the teacher b m appearance and actions.

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%eflection A6 (=, 3ses observations! student information! technolog ! and professional literature to reflect on the effectiveness of instructional and assessment techni.ues. A6 (?, can make specific suggestions to improve teaching and student learning. A6 (A, can implement practices! based on reflective processing! to improve teaching and student learning.

I will reflect dail on how m da went. I will have a notebook to write m reflections down. $his will be something I can refer to when reflecting on m lessons and activities. I can later add the information from m 4%eflections5 book to the lesson for the following ear. I will think about and assess what I thought went well during m da and what I could have done differentl to make the lessons or activit more 4learner friendl .5

%eflection is ongoing. It is a dail task. $his needs to be done at least once a da . It would be nice if I had time to write down m reflections as soon as one of m lessons or activities did not work how I e/pected because that wa it would be fresh in m mind.

If I can alwa s find wa s to improve m teaching techni.ues! lesson preparation! and implementation I will know I am doing alright.

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