Professional Learning

Professional Learning – SSR Findings

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Professional development is occurring across all three schools, with intentional focus areas such as vertical curricular alignment and AI, supported by structured planning from leadership.There is an opportunity to develop a more unified, district-wide vision for professional learning through increased collaboration across schools.
Leadership demonstrates strong responsiveness to staff input, using surveys and feedback forms to shape PD topics, evaluate effectiveness, and maintain clear expectations within each building.Strengthening systems to monitor and ensure consistent implementation of PD topics in classrooms K–12 would improve coherence and impact.
The district has established systems and resources to support PD, including a Year-at-a-Glance calendar and data-informed decision-making through NWEA and DIBELS, with most teachers reporting confidence in using student data.Expanding differentiation and follow-through in professional growth plans could ensure that PD translates more consistently into classroom practice across all levels.
There is evidence of intentional learning design and implementation, particularly in vertical alignment and data dives at the elementary and middle school levels, alongside district-wide efforts to establish consistent instructional routines and practices.