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 -  Promote Student Achievement - Structure collaboration (teamwork) and PD to support student centered pedagogy.

Curriculum  -  Using results of the districtwide needs assessment (2022) and update (2023) along with NYS and district data, faculty will examine scope and sequence of units, priority standards, and learning targets. There will be a strong focus on further integrating the Reveal Math curriculum resource first adopted in 2022-23. Our literacy focus in primary school will be on writing and incorporating principles from the science of reading into literacy instruction. Elementary teachers will be working collaboratively on using the data to develop long range plans.  MS/HS teachers will be refining curriculum maps with specific emphasis on learning targets and assessment.

Instruction - The district seeks to provide professional learning in instructional practices that are applicable to large numbers of staff and align with NYS Teaching Standards and the Marshall Rubric.  Offerings in recent years have been the 7 Habits / Leader in Me, Kagan Cooperative Learning, and coaching in the Units of Study in Reading and Writing and Fundations training.  In 2023-24,  we will continue to focus on the second year with the Reveal math curriculum as well as professional learning and coaching from our UR National Science Foundation fellows concentrating on math practices, growth mindset and engaging math instruction. We will also continue coaching and collaboration in the Units of Reading and Writing as well as Fundations, and principles of the science of reading. 

Professional learning Associated with Goal 1:

1. Professional learning in the Units of Study in Writing and Reading - Professional Learning with consultant in writing instruction within the Units of Study in Writing, Writing Workshop.

2. Grade Level / Department Curriculum Planning Time -Curriculum assessment: Scope & Sequence of units, priority standards, and learning targets for each unit. 

3. Math Curriculum Resource - Continue integration of the Reveal Math curriculum resources in grade level and department collaboration.

4. New Teacher Orientation - new teacher participate in professional learning around teaching and learning as measured by the Marshall Rubric, effective strategies as well as orientation to 7 Habits and the district

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.