Professional Learning

The District will focus on using NYS an district data to improve curriculum and instruction to provide effective classroom instruction, support and feedback to students and their parents to improve academic performance

Goal 1 -  By aligning with the Science of Reading and Data Analysis / Assessment development, the District seeks to improve curriculum and instruction and increase student achievement.

Student Achievement-  The District will focus on using NYS and district data to improve curriculum and instruction,  to provide effective classroom instruction, support and give feedback to students and their parents to with the overall goal to improve academic performance. 

The includes: 

1. Structured collaboration (teamwork) and professional learning to support student centered pedagogy

2. Students and classrooms setting WIGs (Wildly Important Goals) around student achievement in accordance with the Leader in Me..

3. Participation in Science of Reading aligned Professional Learning including Fundations, Science of Reading Series of 8 Introductory workshops and 8 advanced workshops, LETRS training, and UFLI as well as others through BOCES and outside sources.

4. Participation in Summer Science of Reading Professional Learning as well as coaching and professional learning during the school year with a literacy consultant.

5. Participation in professional learning with GV BOCES in data analysis and effective assessment development.

6. Collaboration in focusing on priority standards and monitoring student learning.

7. Aligning literacy instruction with the Science of Reading and NYSED Literacy Briefs across all content areas.

8. Use data to inform continuous cycle of improvement in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. 

Student Performance - Student performance is measured formally 3 times per year:

• Primary Level: early literacy skills: phonics, phonemic awareness, letter and sound identification are measured with aimswebPlus.  Data is analyzed and annual achievement goals are set.  Early numeracy development is similarly measured with aimswebPlus.  Teachers also use data from the Early Math Profile as well as the Early Literacy Profile.
• Elementary Level:  Student performance in ELA and Math is measured and monitored with aimswebPlus.  In addition teacher teams review NYS 3-6 ELA and Math assessment data.
• High School: Measurement continues with aimswelPlus in 7th and 8th grade.  HS teachers monitor student performance with interim and midterm assessment.  Regents examination data is analyzed each year.

Professional learning Associated with Goal 1:

1. A series of BOCES developed videos on the Not So Simple View of Reading, a series of more advanced videos on the Science of Reading.

2. Fundations: Summer workshops and during the year ongoing workshops.

3. UFLI - online training

4. Vocabulary and Science of Reading Professional Learning in the summer, at conference days and coaching 3 times during the year.

5. Secondary data analysis and assessment development with  BOCES

6. Grade Level / Department Curriculum Planning Time.

7. New Teacher Orientation.

8. Mentor Program

Goal 2 - Nurture and Sustain School Community Culture - Enhance positive / leadership culture for the entire school community, including students, staff, parents and the Dansville Community. 

Professional Development associated with Goal 2:

• 7 Habit - Leader In Me - Continued support of our 7 Habits program with ongoing coaching from the Covey organization. Integrating with Multi-tier system of support (MTSS) to address behavior expectations
• Restorative Practices

Goal 3 - Improve Safety and Training - Ensure the safety and security of staff through complete training in  Response to Emergency Situations and acts of violence.

• We offer PD in house through grade level and dept group collaboration, instructional coaching, and PD delivered from outside professionals. We also offer a wealth of professional learning opportunities at BOCES and other organizations.