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Welcome to the DVUSD Staff Development Wiki

This wiki will provide templates, activities, and resources to increase the impact of staff development. It will also engage you in reviewing new methods for training that each school should begin to consider.

After meeting for the 2008-2009 school year, our teachers and principals have networked, learned and planned for effective staff development. We recently asked them what they will do to take staff development to the next level. Following are their responses:


 * Through the use of technology (blogs, survey monkey, voicethread, etc...) we will motivate and empower our teachers to 'buy-in' to staff development.
 * Narrow the focus to a real and relevant required learning that applies to all contetn areas. This has been a very positive experience!
 * I want to help find the thing that is going to make the difference & focus on it. As a campus leader my attitude and willingness to be the change tool is critical.
 * Differentiate learning for all teachers- incorporate technology such as WIKI's, google docs, surveys, etc.
 * Encourage change in a risk free environment. To help staff identify root cause and follow the process taught before the end of the year.
 * Provide staff with an opportunity to grow, learn and recognize what needs to come next...
 * Plan, motivate and inspire through example.
 * Inspire, question why, model, be positive to move forward.
 * Be thoughtful, reflective, needs-driven.
 * Develop a focus and then create avenue for staff success; outside of the box.
 * Really look at the details and ensure each of the SD components are beign met and work diligently to have participant buy-in.
 * Really purposefully plan for meaningful differentiation within the context of a SD plan that is truly aligned with the CIP.
 * Reinforce, synthesize & strengthen where we've been to get to where we want to be.
 * I will teach & mentor other teachers in technology, specifically WIKI's, voicethread & survey monkey.
 * I will help other teachers at my school to learn how to use wikis, voice thread, google docs and movie maker to be implemented in their classrooms.
 * I will be a positive influence and motivator to help encourage all teachers.
 * Help to develop other leaders on my campus so that sustainability happens.
 * Continue to be open to technology.
 * Take district offered classes to deepen my understanding in areas I think will benefit staff development.
 * Create demand for new learning.
 * I will continue to build in-house leaders who can present and model effective strategies. I will work with staff development team to provide focused, relevant, differentiated, and engaging professional development opportunities. I will listen to teacher needs and strive to meet those needs.
 * Continue to learn and become more competent with technology. Work with team to develop the next steps in the improvement process. Read, learn, collaborate.
 * I will share all of the new technology that I have learned both with my students and the staff. I will continue to try new things and encourage my peers to do the same.
 * I will continue to actively work as a team to make "change", to "motivate" students, staff and community.
 * I will work to build capacity in others so the goals & responsibilities are shared.
 * Right people on the bus. Choosing the right focus, monitor & provide accountability.
 * Focus on the little that will make the big difference.

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