Title II-A - Professional Development - Oregon Department of Education

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Title II-A - Professional Development

The purpose of all teacher professional development is to help teachers develop and apply the knowledge and skills necessary to help students learn. The intended outcomes of teacher professional development are defined in terms of improved professional practice, but the long-term goals should always focus on improved student outcomes.

General Professional Development Planning Materials and Resources

Oregon Teacher Professional Development Guide (2011) 03/24/2011 (3.04 MB)
This planning guide describes the elements of an effective plan for teacher professional development and presents a six-step planning process. It is designed for use with the "Professional Development Planning Form".
Oregon Professional Development Planning Form 04/01/2011 (114.50 KB)
This planning form is designed to be used with the "Oregon Teacher Professional Development Planning Guide".
Professional Development Plan Review Guide 2011-12 03/24/2011 (355.40 KB)
This rubric is designed to be used in conjuction with the Professional Development Planning Form.
Teacher Professional Learning in the United States: Case Studies of State Policies and Strategies
Learning Forward (originally the National Staff Development Council) and the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education are involved in a multi-year effort that tracks states’ progress in teacher professional development and identifies policies and practices that offer promising lessons. This is the third in a series of reports.
National Staff Development Council (NSDC) Standards for Professional Development
Three kinds of standards must be simultaneously addressed for staff development to lead to changes in practice and results for students: content standards, process standards, and context standards.
Five Levels of Professional Development 01/07/2011 (20.96 KB)
Guskey, T.R, (2000) Evaluating Professional Development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press
Oregon's Definition of "High Quality" Professional Development 09/24/2004 (60.78 KB)
Comprehensive Professional Development Plans Presentation
Strengths & Challenges Data Forms 09/12/2008 (207.24 KB)
Data Collection Forms 09/12/2008 (205.34 KB)

Sample Professional Development Plans

Corvallis 07/27/2010 (354 KB)
Douglas County 06/10/2010 (1.74 MB)
Hillsboro 07/27/2010 (326.50 KB)
Tigard-Tualatin 07/27/2010 (2.88 MB)

2141 Planning Materials

Districts that have not met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and that do not have 100% of their core classes taught by highly qualified teachers for three consecutive years become accountable under Title II-A, Section 2141 (c), of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). As part of that accountability districts are required to submit a revised professional development plan to the Oregon Department of Education.

Oregon Teacher Professional Development Planning Form for 2141 Accountability (2011) 04/01/2011 (132.50 KB)
This planning form is designed to be used with the "Oregon Teacher Professional Development Planning Guide for 2141 Accountability".
Oregon Teacher Professional Development Guide for 2141 Accountability (2011) 03/24/2011 (3.04 MB)
This planning guide describes the elements of an effective plan for teacher professional development and presents a six-step planning process. It is designed for use with the "Professional Development Planning Form".
Title II-A Professional Development Plan Review Guide 2011-12 03/24/2011 (355.40 KB)
This rubric is designed to be used in conjuction with the Professional Development Planning Form.
Title II-A HQT Plan Template 2011 04/12/2011 (172.50 KB)
The Highly Qualified Teacher Plan describes the district’s plan for ensuring 100% HQT as well as the equitable distribution of qualified and experienced teachers.

Contacts

Tanya Frisendahl (503) 947-5754
Teaching & Learning Team - Education Specialist
Janet Bubl (503) 947-5687
School Improvement & Accountability - Ed. Specialist, Title I-A & Title VI B