Pennsylvania Department of Education
Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania
Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Professional Education Report
Tuesday,
May 18, 2010
(Last Approved: Friday, August 03, 2007)
Entity: Bloomsburg Area SD
Address: 728 E 5th St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-2305
Phone: (570) 784-5000
Contact Name: Cosmas Curry
Name |
Affiliation |
Membership Category |
Appointed By |
Bogar, Kristine |
Bloomsburg Community Member |
Parent |
School Board |
Brando, Sandy |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Middle School Teacher |
Peers |
Bressi, Steve |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Administrator |
Administrators |
Burrell, Phil |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Ed Specialist - Instructional
Technology |
Peers |
Callahan, Robin |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Secondary School Teacher |
Peers |
Edwards, Nancy |
Bloomsburg University |
Community Representative |
School board |
Erwin, Dawne |
Bloomsburg Community |
Parent |
School Board |
Faust, Gail |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Elementary School Teacher |
Peers |
Groshek, Bob |
Bloomsburg Health & Fitness |
Business Representative |
School Board |
Gump, Lee |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Administrator |
Administrators |
Keller, Lisa |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Middle School Teacher |
Peers |
Latsha, Tim |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Secondary School Teacher |
Peers |
Luschas, Alvin |
Derr, Pursel, Luschas &
Norton, LLP |
Business Representative |
School Board |
Martin, Kathy |
Bloomsburg Community |
Community Representative |
School Board |
Moran, Ryan |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Administrator |
Administrators |
Robinson, Julia |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Ed Specialist - School
Psychologist |
Peers |
Ross, Brenda |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Elementary School Teacher |
Peers |
Shoup, Jennifer |
Bloomsburg Area School District |
Administrator |
Administrators |
There
are currently no reflections selected for this section.
In June,
2006 the Bloomsburg Area School District began the strategic planning
process for the years 2007 through 2013. The committee comprised of parents,
community members, business representatives, teachers (elementary, middle,
high), specialists, board members, principals and central office administrators
worked as a team.
In the fall of the 2006-2007 school year, surveys were made available, in
both hard copy and on-line, to students, parents, teachers, administrators,
support staff, business representatives, and community members concerning their
perceptions of the academic success of Bloomsburg Area School District students
and their perceptions of the professional development needs of the district.
All constituents were notified about the availability of the surveys.
The committee looked at the overall academic needs of students in the district
by analyzing PSSA data from the past three years. It was noted specifically
that even though AYP has been achieved by all schools over the past two years,
there were areas of concern. The committee noted that the sub group that
includes students with IEPs and economically disadvantaged, showed a definite
lack of growth. The committee also noted that high school math results for all
students in all sub groups have remained constant and have not shown
growth over the past 3 years. In addition, the elementary schools' writing
scores showed little or no students scoring advanced.
In January of 2007 and February of 2010, a survey was given to all
professional staff asking their input on their own professional development
needs and asked for suggestions for professional development activities for the
district. The survey included a checklist of possible training on
instructional practices such as differentiated instruction and data driven
instruction. In January of 2007, the survey indicated that teachers felt they
were in need of additional training on how to meet the needs of special needs
students and more assistance on using PSSA data and anchors to drive
instruction. In February of 2010, the survey indicated that teachers felt they
were in need of additional training on instructional technology (web tools) and
Smartboards; response to intervention, 6 +1 Trait Writing and data analysis.
The
Professional Development Strategic Planning Committee compared the results
of the assessment data, the results of the Professional Development
surveys, and the community input and considered the stated needs. The
committee then correlated all of the surveys' results with the
requirements of No Child Left Behind. Using all of this data,
the committee, as well as other teachers and administrators in the
Bloomsburg Area School District, designed action plans for professional
development activities.
The action plans include objectives, activities, time lines for completion,
person(s) responsible for implementation and assessment. Included in the plans
are the following goals:
Over the
next three year period, workshops, courses and individual plans will be
aligned to these needs. The overall goals for professional development
for the Bloomsburg Area School District are as follows:
Foster
student growth and achievement in conjunction with the regulations of No Child
Left Behind
The Act 48
Committee will continue to maintain and explore strategies to provide time
within the school year for professional development. The committee will
continue our present practice of organizing building-level collaborative teams
to review and share the latest research on effective teaching and learning
strategies. Teams will examine current educational practices and use input from
teachers to determine future staff development needs.
As a district, we will also continue to encourage and provide opportunities for
individuals to pursue professional development activities outside of school
that will enhance their own teaching skills. We will continue to encourage and
provide training and resources to support the implementation of best practices
and curricular innovations with the ultimate goal of increasing student
achievement.
Description:
Curriculum and lesson plans need to be developed, revised and / or mapped to
continue to be aligned with PA State Standards.
Description:
BASD curriculum and lesson plans will be aligned horizontally across grade
levels and vertically K-12.
Description:
Plan for integration of Career Education and Work Standards and implement K-12
within existing disciplines.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$1,500.00 |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
10 |
150 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
BASD Administration, Department Chairs |
|
Not approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers will learn grade level
standards for career education and work. 2) Teachers will integrate grade
level standards within units of instruction and lesson plans of existing
disciplines, K-12. |
Through a comprehensive approach,
Career Education and Work Standards complement all disciplines and other
academic standards. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Status:
Not Started — Upcoming
Description:
BASD curriculum, including units of study, lesson plans, assessments and
interventions will be reviewed, and if necessary, revised or created. The
process will then continue with curriculum mapping and alignment.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 1/30/2009 |
$15,000.00 |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
10 |
150 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
BASD Administrative Team, Department Chairs |
|
Not approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
Review, revise and / or develop curriculum,
units of study and lesson plans aligned with PA standards. Map and align
curriculum across grade levels and K-12. Identify and meet needs of
struggling to advanced learners based on state, benchmark and informal
assessments. |
Standards aligned curriculum,
units of study and lesson plans are best practice. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Description:
Electronic formats will be explored to enable district curriculum, units of
study and lesson plans to be entered, utilized and revised. In addition,
mapping and disaggregation by anchor and standard to align curriculum
electronically are features to be investigated.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$40,000.00 |
|
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
10 |
150 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
BASD Administration, Dept. Chairs |
|
Not approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Navigation of curriculum
framework |
PA standards aligned curriculum,
units of study and lesson plans are best practice. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Status:
Not Started — Upcoming
Description:
BASD will plan for, adopt and implement new gifted education standards.
Description:
Provide students with opportunity to enrich their quality high school education
through gifted opportunities.
Description:
1) Provide gifted training to all staff regarding implementation of GIEPs
2) Provide training to gifted teachers regarding characteristics of high
quality GIEPS and programs
3) Publish information about BASD's gifted program, including GIEPs
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Robbins, Jillann |
Start: 3/1/2010 |
$4,000.00 |
|
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
1 |
150 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
BASD Administration Team |
|
Not approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
GIEP creation, effective Gifted
program characteristics and how to implement GIEPs |
Well written individualized GIEPs
will support students to extend their learning through effective teaching
strategies with multiple assessment opportunities. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Status: In
Progress — Upcoming
Description:
BASD will plan for, adopt and implement new graduation requirements.
Description:
Provide students with the opportunity to earn a high quality high school
diploma through multiple assessment opportunities.
Description:
Using Keystone Exams for Graduation
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
- |
Status:
Not Started — Upcoming
Description:
Effective with the graduating class of 2014-15 (2010/11 8th graders), graduation
requirements will include the following:
1) Course completion and grades;
2) Completion of a culminating project, which may include completion of a
college application process;
3) Demonstration of proficiency as determined by the school district in each of
the state academic standards not assessed by a state assessment; and
4) Demonstration of proficiency in literature (reading), English composition,
math, science and social studies are determined through one or more of the
following: use of state-developed Keystone Exams, validated local assessments
and Advanced Placement Exams.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
- |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
10 |
150 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
BASD Administration Team |
|
Not approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
To have the BASD stakeholders understand
the new graduation requirements. |
Help students achieve proficiency
through effective teaching strategies with multiple assessment opportunities. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Status:
Not Started — Upcoming
Description:
Local assessments used for graduation purposes must be independently validated
once every six years in conjunction with submission of the school district's
strategic plan. The local assessments may be designed to include a variety of
assessment strategies and may include use of one or more Keystone Exams.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$18,000.00 |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
10 |
30 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
BASD Administrative Team |
|
Not approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
Teachers will learn how to create local
assessments based on specified criteria to meet validation requirements.
Local assessments will be discussed and created in principal and department
head meetings, department meetings and grade level meetings. |
Teacher created assessments to help
guide our instruction, and Keystone or AP exams; assessments give students
opportunitites to attain proficiency. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Status:
Not Started — Upcoming
Description:
In the school year 2010 at least 56% will be proficient, in the year 2011 at
least 67%, in year 2012 at least 78% and in year 2013 at least 89% will be
proficient in Mathematics, as measured by the annual state assessment.
Description:
To provide tools to teachers to better align instruction with student needs.
Description:
Teachers in grades 3-8, will continue to administer benchmark assessments in
math 3 times per year. Teachers will analyze test results and align instruction
and interventions accordingly. BASD will explore grades 9-12 benchmark
assessments that are aligned with the Keystone Exams.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
- |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
9 |
40 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
CSIU 16 School Staff |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers in grades 3-8
administer benchmark assessments. 2) Teachers, guidance personnel,
administrators, and other support teachers examine results and continue to
learn how to plan instruction and interventions based on student needs. 3)
Teachers in grades 9-12 will explore benchmark assessments for alignment with
Keystone Exams in their subject area. |
Differentiated instruction is best
practice. The results of the benchmark assessments will allow teachers to
better define needs of students in their classrooms. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
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|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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|
Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
2/19/2010 |
Teachers in grades 3-8 administer
benchmark assessments 3 times per year. Teachers analyze test results and
align instruction and interventions accordingly. August 2008 |
Description:
Teachers will continue to be trained how to access and analyze student data
from benchmark and state assessments via a data management system.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Professional Education Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$9,000.00 |
|
||
Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
9 |
140 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
CSIU 16, BASD Administrative Staff, BASD Technology
Support Staff |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers will learn how to
analyze state, local and benchmark assessment data via a data management
system. 2) Teachers will collaborate and develop ideas to differentiate
instruction and interventions based on the data examined. 3) Administrators
will learn how to examine data to achieve academic goals. 4) Teachers and
administrators will learn how to interpret data and share that data with
parents and community so parents and community members become active partners
in the education of the BASD students. |
Best practice is differentiated
instruction utilizing highly effective strategies that promote student
achievement. Examination of data is an essential component of quality
instruction and interventions. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
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|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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|
Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
1/27/2010 |
Teachers continue to be trained
how to access and analyze student data (state assessment and benchmark) via
data management system. |
Description:
The district will plan for and implement the Response to Instruction and
Intervention Model K-12.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$15,000.00 |
|
||
Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
9 |
140 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
Over the next 3 years, CSIU 16 staff will train the BASD
staff and assist in the implementation of RTI. |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Administrators will learn
leadership strategies in regards to systems change |
RTII is a researched based
program. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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|
Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
1/27/2010 |
BASD has established a RTII core
team to attend training at CSIU 16 during the 2009-10 school year. |
Description:
Provide training for all teachers K-12 in effective strategies for student
achievement. Apply research based strategies in all math classrooms.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$13,000.00 |
|
||
Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
5.00 |
3 |
140 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
CSIU 16, BASD Staff |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers will learn about and
apply differentiated instruction and intervention strategies. |
We will utilize researched based
strategies in the training. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
1/27/2010 |
BASD K-12 teachers are receiving
training on Effective Teaching Strategies for Differentiation on August 18
& 19, 2010. |
Description:
In the school year 2010, at least 63% will be proficient, in the year 2011, at
least 72% will be proficient in the year 2012, at least 81% will be proficient,
in the school year 2013, at least 91% will be proficient in Reading, as
measured by the annual state assessment.
Description:
Teachers will receive professional development to implement reading strategies
to increase student achievement in reading skills and knowledge.
Description:
Teachers in grades 3-8, will continue to administer benchmark assessments in reading
3 times per year. Teachers will analyze test results and align instruction and
interventions accordingly. BASD will explore grade 9-12 benchmark assessments
that are aligned with the Keystone Exams.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 9/3/2007 |
$9,000.00 |
|
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
9 |
40 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
CSIU 16 |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers in grades 3-8
administer benchmark assessments. 2) Teachers, school counselors,
administrators, and other support teachers examine results and continue to
learn how to plan instruction and interventions based on student needs. 3)
Teachers in grades 9-12 will explore benchmark assessments for alignment with
Keystone Exams in their subject area. |
Differentiated instruction
including effective strategies for student achievement is best practice. The
results of the benchmark assessments will allow teachers to better define
needs of students in their classrooms |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
||
Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
|
|
|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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|
Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
2/19/2010 |
Teachers in grades 3-8 administer benchmark
assessments 3 times per year. Teachers analyze test results and align
instruction and interventions accordingly. August 2008 |
Description:
Teachers will be trained to access and analyze student data from benchmark and state
assessments via a data management system.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Professional Education Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$4,000.00 |
|
||
Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
9 |
140 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
CSIU 16, BASD Administrative Staff, BASD Technology Staff |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers will learn how to analyze
state, local and benchmark assessment data via a data management system. 2)
Teachers will collaborate and develop ideas for differentiated instruction
based on the data examined. 3) Administrators will learn how to examine data
to assist them with achieving academic goals. 3) Teachers and administrators
will learn how to interpret data and share that data with parents and
community so parents and community members become active partners in the
education of the BASD students. |
Best practice is differentiated
instruction. Examination of data is a needed component of quality
instruction. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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|
Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
1/27/2010 |
BASD K-12 teachers are receiving
training on Effective Teaching Strategies for Differentiation on August 18
& 19, 2010. |
Description:
Professional development in the area of writing will continue to be provided to
all elementary teachers of reading. Training in 6+1 Traits of Writing will be
provided. Houghton-Mifflin Reading, 4 Square Writing and 6+1 Traits of Writing
will be used in all elementary classrooms. All BASD teachers are considered
teachers of reading and will attend the Bloomsburg University Reading
Conference.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/22/2010 |
$9,000.00 |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
10 |
140 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
BASD Grade level teams grades K-5, Bloomsburg University
Reading Conference Staff |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers will continue to apply
the 5 blocks of literacy research to the Houghton Mifflin Reading Series. 2)
Teachers will apply the 4 Square Writing strategy as developed by Judith
Gould's writing framework resource. 3) Teachers will learn and apply the 6+1
Traits of Writing for content. 4) Teachers will learn how to write language
arts lesson plans to accommodate a variety of learning needs. 5) Teachers
will identify and implement appropriate research based strategies. |
The 5 blocks of literacy is
research based. The Houghton-Mifflin reading series is a series that is
well-researched also. Judith Gould's 4 Square Writing is a researched-based
practice. 6+1 Traits Writing is researched-based. The reading conference has
speakers providing information about researched based strategies. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
1/27/2010 |
An overview of 5 Blocks of
Literacy within the context of the Houghton-Mifflin Reading Series was
provided to elementary teacher representatives. All elementary teachers
received professional development in Judith Gould's 4 Square Writing Process
on August 21, 2009. Houghton-Mifflin Reading and 4 Square Writing are used in
all elementary classrooms. |
Description:
The district will plan for and implement the Response to Instruction and
Intervention Model K-12.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$15,000.00 |
|
||
Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
9 |
40 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
CSIU 16 |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Administrators will learn
leadership strategies in regards to systems change. |
RTII is a researched based
program. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
||
Role |
Grade Level |
|
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|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
|
|
|
Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
1/27/2010 |
BASD has established a RTII core
team to attend training at CSIU 16 during the 2009-10 school year. |
Description:
Provide training for all teachers K-12 in instructional strategies to meet the
needs of each learner. Implement research based instructional strategies in all
classrooms.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$5,000.00 |
|
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
5.00 |
3 |
40 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
CSIU 16, District Staff |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers will learn about and
apply effective strategies for differentiated instruction. |
We will utilize research based
strategies in the training we receive. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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|
Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
1/27/2010 |
BASD K-12 teachers are receiving
training on Effective Teaching Strategies for Differentiation on August 18
& 19, 2010. |
Description:
Maintain or improve the number of students scoring proficient on the 4th grade
state assessment.
Description:
Provide tools to teachers for horizontal and vertical science curriculum
alignment grades K-5.
Description:
Teachers will continue to be trained how to access and analyze student data
from benchmark and state assessments via a data management system.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Professional Education Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$9,000.00 |
|
||
Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
9 |
140 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
CSIU 16, BASD Administrative Staff, BASD Technology
Support Staff |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers will learn how to
analyze state, local and benchmark assessment data via a data management
system. 2) Teachers will collaborate and develop ideas to differentiate
instruction and interventions based on the data examined. 3) Administrators
will learn how to examine data to achieve academic goals. 4) Teachers and
administrators will learn how to interpret data and share that data with
parents and community so parents and community members become active partners
in the education of the BASD students. |
Best practice is differentiated instruction
utilizing highly effective strategies that promote student achievement.
Examination of data is an essential component of quality instruction and
interventions. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
|
|
|
|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
|
|
|
Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
1/27/2010 |
Teachers continue to be trained
how to access and analyze student data (state assessment and benchmark) via
data management system. |
Description:
Teachers will receive professional development and implement an inquiry based
science curriculum grades K-5.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$150,000.00 |
|
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
10 |
10 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
To be determined |
|
Not approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) increase teacher understanding
of instructional design, scientific inquiry, and use of formative assessment
and science notebooks. |
Inquiry-based science is
researched based. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
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|
|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
|
|
|
Status:
Not Started — Upcoming
Description:
The Bloomsburg Area School District has made a commitment to utilize the latest
and most effective technology throughout the district. Technology in the
Bloomsburg Area School District is an integral aspect of quality differentiated
instruction, parent involvement, community awareness, and effective teaching
tools.
Description:
The district has made a commitment to maintain and improve upon technology
equipment used throughout the district. The district technology staff has
presented a plan with justification for maintenance and upgrade to the school
board. The district will also upgrade servers as needed to expand available
drive space for students, maintenance for computers such as Anti-Virus servers,
Windows update servers, web servers, mail servers and backup servers. The
district will also continue current site software licenses for Microsoft Office
Suite, Microsoft Vista/Windows 7, Adobe CS, MMS Student accounting system,
grading systems, e-mail systems and network access licenses. We will also
review and implement any software suggested to the technology staff or
technology committee that we feel will benefit the district.
Description:
Integrate portable projection systems and Smart Boards into lessons to promote
21st Century Learning. Provide instructional technology professional
development for staff.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Honabach, Gary |
Start: 9/3/2007 |
$185,375.00 |
|
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
3.00 |
2 |
30 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
School personnel |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
Teachers will learn to integrate
technology to meet 21st Century Learning needs and differentiate instruction. |
Differentiated teaching is
researched based. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
||
Role |
Grade Level |
|
|
|
|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
|
|
|
Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
4/12/2010 |
Projectors were added to the
entire high school during our renovation project for the 07-08 school year.
We have added projectors and SmartBoards to various buildings as needed for
the 08-09 and 09-10 school years. We will continue to
evaluate/purchase/implement projectors and SmartBoards as needed. |
Description:
Improve 5th grade writing scores on the PSSA test by increasing the number of
students in the advanced category by at least 1% annually.
Description:
Elementary teachers will utilize tools, including benchmark assessment and
BASD's writing benchmark document of grade level expectations for lesson
planning, implementation and assessment.
Description:
Teachers will continue to be trained how to access and analyze student data
from benchmark and state assessments via a data management system.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Professional Education Admin |
Start: 8/18/2010 |
$9,000.00 |
|
||
Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
1.00 |
9 |
140 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
CSIU 16, BASD Administrative Staff, BASD Technology
Support Staff |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers will learn how to
analyze state, local and benchmark assessment data via a data management
system. 2) Teachers will collaborate and develop ideas to differentiate instruction
and interventions based on the data examined. 3) Administrators will learn
how to examine data to achieve academic goals. 4) Teachers and administrators
will learn how to interpret data and share that data with parents and
community so parents and community members become active partners in the
education of the BASD students. |
Best practice is differentiated
instruction utilizing highly effective strategies that promote student achievement.
Examination of data is an essential component of quality instruction and
interventions. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
||
Role |
Grade Level |
|
|
|
|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
|
|
|
Status:
In Progress — Upcoming
Date |
Comment |
1/27/2010 |
Teachers continue to be trained
how to access and analyze student data (state assessment and benchmark) via data
management system. |
Description:
Teachers will utilize the writing benchmark document, 6+1 Traits for content
and 4 Square Writing as a framework resource for K-5 students. All elementary
teachers will receive 6+1 Trait Writing professional development.
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
Chapter 4 Admin |
Start: 8/22/2010 |
$3,000.00 |
|
||
Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
5.00 |
2 |
30 |
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider’s Department of Education
Approval Status |
District Personnel |
|
Approved |
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
1) Teachers will understand how to
pace their instruction so that all needed writing skills are mastered in the appropriate
grade levels. 2) Grade K-5 teachers will learn and apply 6+1 Trait Writing
Strategies for content 3)Grade K-5 teachers will apply Judith Gould's 4
Square Writing Strategies as a writing framework resource 4) Grade K-5
teachers will develop grade level appropriate lesson plans that align with
mastery of writing skills as outlined by the PA Standards. |
Grade K-5 teachers will use best
practices as outlined in the researched based program Houghton-Mifflin
Reading, Judith Gould's 4 Square Writing and 6 +1 Trait Writing. |
For classroom teachers, school
counselors and education specialists:
For school and district
administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
||
Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
|
|
|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
|
|
|
Status:
Complete
Date |
Comment |
1/27/2010 |
A K-5 benchmark document of grade
level writing skill expectations was developed during the Summer 2009 and
shared during professional development on January 18, 2010. All elementary teachers
received professional development training in Judith Gould's 4 Square Writing
Strategies on August 21, 2009. |
The Act 48 Committee will meet no
less than two times during the school year. Those meetings will focus on
reviewing what has occurred to date with professional development and
revisit the upcoming activities for the present year. The committee will
also respond to any requests by professionals to participate in a
professional development activity outside of the school entity and receive Act
48 credit.
The Bloomsburg Area School District Act 48 Committee will meet no less
than one day in the summer to set the direction for future staff
development needs. The following activities will be used in the review and
revision process:
1) review the teacher evaluations from the past year's activities
2) review student achievement data via an analysis completed by
administration
3) discuss the impact the professional development activities had on student
learning
4) recommend changes or additions for next year
5) finalize the plan for the upcoming year
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are currently no supporting documents selected for this section.
Entity: Bloomsburg Area SD
Address:
728 E 5th St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-2305
Superintendent
or Chief Administrative Officer: Dr. Cosmas Curry
E-mail: ccurry@bloomsd.k12.pa.us
Telephone: 570-784-5000
Fax: 570-387-8832
Professional
Education Committee Chairperson: Ms. Jennifer Shoup
E-mail: jshoup@bloomsd.k12.pa.us
Telephone: 570-784-5000
Fax: 570-387-8832
Act 48
Reporting Contact: Ms.Stephanie
Kessler
E-mail: skessler@bloomsd.k12.pa.us
Telephone: 570-784-5000
Fax: 570-387-8832