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Pennsylvania Department
of Education
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
333 MARKET STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17126-0333
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Professional Education
Report
Monday, October 15, 2007
Entity: Mifflin
County SD
Address: 201 Eighth St - Highland
Park
Lewistown, PA 17044-1197
Phone: (717) 248-0148
Contact Name: MaryLou M. Sigler
Table of Contents
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Professional Education Planning
Committee
| Name |
Affiliation |
Membership Category |
Appointed By |
| Barbara A.
Frankhouser |
Mifflin
County School District |
Board
Member |
Board of
School Directors |
| Cathy
Lechien |
Mifflin
County School District |
Other |
Administrators |
| David S.
Runk |
Mifflin
County School District |
Administrator |
School
Board |
| Dena M.
Stauffer |
Resident |
Parent |
Board of
School Directors |
| Dr. John
J. Czerniakowski |
Mifflin
County School District |
Administrator |
Superintendent |
| Dr.
Shirley A. Woika |
Mifflin
County School District |
Special
Education Representative |
Superintendent |
| Dr.Tracy
P. Hinish |
Tuscarora
Intermediate Unit No. 11 |
Community
Representative |
Director
of Secondary Education |
| E. Terry
Styers |
Mifflin
County School District |
Administrator |
Principals |
| Edward R.
Curry |
Mifflin
County School District |
Administrator |
Superintendent |
| Erik M.
Liebegott |
Mifflin
County School District |
Elementary
School Teacher |
Teachers |
| Gary L.
Oden |
Business |
Business
Representative |
Board of
School Directors |
| Harry L.
Aultz |
Mifflin
County School District |
Middle
School Teacher |
Teachers |
| James E.
Tunall |
Resident |
Business
Representative |
Director
of Student Support Services |
| Jennifer
S. Macknair |
Mifflin
County School District |
Secondary
School Teacher |
Teachers |
| Katelin I.
Swigart |
Community |
Community
Representative |
Board of
School Directors |
| Lori M.
Mowery |
Mifflin
County School District |
Middle
School Teacher |
Teachers |
| Lynn E.
Molek |
Resident |
Parent |
Board of
School Directors |
| Mackenzie
J. Kauffman |
Mifflin
County School District |
Other |
Secondary
School Principal |
| Mark K.
Hidlay |
Mifflin
County School District |
Administrator |
Superintendent |
| Mary Lou
M. Sigler |
Mifflin
County School District |
Administrator |
Superintendent |
| Michael H.
LaMarca |
Mifflin
County School District |
Administrator |
Principals |
| Michelle
A. Schaaf |
Mifflin
County School District |
Other |
Administrators |
| Randy M.
Fluke |
Mifflin
County School District |
Secondary
School Teacher |
Teachers |
| Samantha
L. Wheeler |
Mifflin
County School District |
Other |
Secondary
School Principal |
| Scott M.
Gantz |
Mifflin
County School District |
Elementary
School Teacher |
Teachers |
| Thomas E.
Walker |
Business |
Business
Representative |
Board of
School Directors |
| Vance S.
Varner |
Mifflin
County School District |
Administrator |
Principals |
| Linda J.
Wilson |
Mifflin
County School District |
Ed
Specialist - School Nurse |
Education
Specialist |
| Jean L.
Runge |
Mifflin
County School District |
Ed
Specialist - School Counselor |
Education
Specialist |
Needs
Assessment
Annually in the spring of the year, a needs
assessment survey is distributed electronically to all
teachers to obtain their input on professional
development needs. The survey is tabulated by the
technology department and results are shared with the
Professional Development (Act 48) Committee. Based
on results of the survey and student achievement data,
the Professional Development Committee plans the agenda
for the district's two (2) teacher in-service days.
Administrative professional development needs are
informally surveyed and addressed as needed.
Professional
Education Action Plan
Goal:
Professional Development
Description: Professional
development activities for teachers and
administrators will focus on data analysis,
differentiated instruction, and diverse learners.
Ultimately, the purpose of professional development
is to improve student learning. Therefore, an
improvement in standardized assessment scores is
expected.
Strategy:
Data analysis
Description: Data analysis is a
necessary process to ensure educationally sound
decisions and to improve the quality of teaching and
learning. Data analysis allows educators to base
instructional decisions on facts.
Activities:
| Activity |
Description |
| Data Analysis Workshops |
Administrators,
principals, and teachers will learn how to
analyze and interpret data from various
assessments, such as the PSSA, 4Sight, and
DIBELS, including progress monitoring. Teachers
will also learn how to use the data to drive
instruction. |
| Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
| Mary Lou Sigler |
Start: 7/24/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Professional Development Activity Information
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| Number of
Hours Per Session |
Total Number
of Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated
Number of Participants Per Year |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
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Organization or Institution Name |
Type of
Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval Status |
| Mifflin County
School District |
|
Approved |
| Knowledge
and Skills |
Research
and Best Practices |
Designed
to Accomplish |
| Administrators, principals, and
teachers will learn how to analyze and interpret
data from various assessments, such as the PSSA,
4Sight, and DIBELS, including progress
monitoring. Teachers will also learn how to use
the data to drive instruction. |
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For classroom teachers,
school counselors and education specialists:
- Increases the educator's teaching
skills based on research on effective
practice, with attention given to
interventions for struggling students.
- Provides educators with a variety of
classroom-based assessment skills and
the skills needed to analyze and use data
in instructional decision-making.
- Empowers educators to work effectively
with parents and community partners.
For school and district administrators,
and other educators seeking leadership roles:
- Provides the knowledge and skills to
think and plan strategically, ensuring
that assessments, curriculum, instruction,
staff professional education, teaching
materials and interventions for struggling
students are aligned to each other as well
as to Pennsylvania's academic standards.
- Provides leaders with the ability to
access and use appropriate data to
inform decision-making.
- Empowers leaders to create a culture
of teaching and learning, with an
emphasis on learning.
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Educator Groups Which Will Participate in
this Activity |
| Role |
Grade
Level |
Subject
Area |
- Classroom teachers
- Principals / asst. principals
- Superintendent / asst. superintendents
- School counselors
- Other educational specialists
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- Early childhood (preK-grade 3)
- Middle (grades 6-8)
- Elementary (grades 2-5
- High school (grades 9-12)
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- Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening
- Science and Technology
- Mathematics
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| Follow-up
Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
- Analysis of student work, with
administrator and/or peers
- Creating lessons to meet varied student
learning styles
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- Classroom observation focusing on
factors such as planning and preparation,
knowledge of content, pedagogy and
standards, classroom environment,
instructional delivery and professionalism.
- Student PSSA data
- Standardized student assessment data
other than the PSSA
- Classroom student assessment data
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Strategy: Differentiated Instruction
Description: Differentiated
instruction requires teachers to modify their
approaches and to adjust their implementation of
curriculum based on students’ needs and learning
styles. In other words, instructional approaches
must vary to ensure learning occurs for all students
in each classroom. Areas of differentiation may
include but not be limited to guided practice,
guided reading, evidence-based practices and best
practices, LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers
of Reading and Spelling) strategies, data-based
flexible grouping, explicit instruction,
multi-sensory approaches, and cooperative learning.
Activities:
| Activity |
Description |
| Modeling of Differentiated
Instruction |
Differentiated
instruction will be modeled within grades K-3
classrooms during 2007-08 and 2008-09. During
2008-09 through 2010-11, differentiated
instruction will be modeled in grades 4-8
classrooms. From 2011-2012 through 2012-2013,
differentiated instruction will be modeled in
high school classrooms across the curriculum.
Classroom and subject area teachers will
implement differentiated instruction with the
help of instructional coaches who will provide
ongoing training and support. |
| Person
Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
| Mary Lou
Sigler |
Start:
5/15/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Professional Development Activity Information |
| Number of
Hours Per Session |
Total
Number of Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated
Number of Participants Per Year |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
| Organization
or Institution Name |
Type of
Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval Status |
| Mifflin County
School District |
School Entity |
Approved |
| Knowledge
and Skills |
Research
and Best Practices |
Designed
to Accomplish |
| Educators will learn how to
differentiate instruction in order to meet the
needs of all students. |
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For classroom teachers,
school counselors and education specialists:
- Increases the educator's teaching
skills based on research on effective
practice, with attention given to
interventions for struggling students.
- Provides educators with a variety of
classroom-based assessment skills and
the skills needed to analyze and use data
in instructional decision-making.
For school and district administrators,
and other educators seeking leadership roles:
- Provides the knowledge and skills to
think and plan strategically, ensuring
that assessments, curriculum, instruction,
staff professional education, teaching
materials and interventions for struggling
students are aligned to each other as well
as to Pennsylvania's academic standards.
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity
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| Role |
Grade
Level |
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- Classroom teachers
- Principals / asst. principals
- Superintendent / asst. superintendents
- School counselors
- Other educational specialists
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- Early childhood (preK-grade 3)
- Middle (grades 6-8)
- Elementary (grades 2-5
- High school (grades 9-12)
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| Follow-up
Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
- Team development and sharing of
content-area lesson implementation outcomes,
with involvement of administrator and/or
peers
- Analysis of student work, with
administrator and/or peers
- Creating lessons to meet varied student
learning styles
- Lesson modeling with mentoring
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- Classroom observation focusing on
factors such as planning and preparation,
knowledge of content, pedagogy and
standards, classroom environment,
instructional delivery and professionalism.
- Student PSSA data
- Standardized student assessment data
other than the PSSA
- Classroom student assessment data
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Strategy: Diverse Learners
Description: Provide opportunities for
classroom teachers to enhance their skills in order
to increase the learning potential of our diverse
student population.
Activities:
| Activity |
Description |
| Adapting
Curriculum |
Enhance ability to adapt MCSD curriculum to meet
needs of diverse learners |
| Person
Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
| Mary Lou
Sigler |
Start:
7/24/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Professional Development Activity Information |
| Number of
Hours Per Session |
Total
Number of Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated
Number of Participants Per Year |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of
Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval Status |
| Mifflin County
School District |
School Entity |
Approved |
| Knowledge
and Skills |
Research
and Best Practices |
Designed
to Accomplish |
| Educators will learn how to
adapt curriculum to meet the needs of diverse
learners. |
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For classroom teachers,
school counselors and education specialists:
- Increases the educator's teaching
skills based on research on effective
practice, with attention given to
interventions for struggling students.
For school and district administrators,
and other educators seeking leadership roles:
Provides the knowledge and skills to think
and plan strategically, ensuring that
assessments, curriculum, instruction, staff
professional education, teaching materials and
interventions for struggling students are
aligned to each other as well as to
Pennsylvania's academic standards.
|
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity
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| Role |
Grade
Level |
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- Classroom teachers
- Principals / asst. principals
- Other educational specialists
|
- Early childhood (preK-grade 3)
- Middle (grades 6-8)
- Elementary (grades 2-5
- High school (grades 9-12)
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| Follow-up
Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
- Team development and sharing of
content-area lesson implementation outcomes,
with involvement of administrator and/or
peers
- Analysis of student work, with
administrator and/or peers
- Creating lessons to meet varied student
learning styles
|
- Classroom observation focusing on
factors such as planning and preparation,
knowledge of content, pedagogy and
standards, classroom environment,
instructional delivery and professionalism.
- Student PSSA data
- Standardized student assessment data
other than the PSSA
- Classroom student assessment data
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| Activity |
Description |
| Co- or
Team-Teaching with Push-in Model |
Develop ability to co- or team-teach with
push-in ELL and other teachers of diverse
learners in regular classrooms. |
| Person
Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
| Mary Lou
Sigler |
Start:
5/15/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Professional Development Activity Information |
| Number of
Hours Per Session |
Total
Number of Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated
Number of Participants Per Year |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
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Organization or Institution Name |
Type of
Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval Status |
| Mifflin County
School District |
School Entity |
Approved |
| Knowledge
and Skills |
Research
and Best Practices |
Designed
to Accomplish |
| Educators will learn how to
collaborate effectively to ensure the success of
diverse learners. |
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For classroom teachers,
school counselors and education specialists:
- Increases the educator's teaching skills
based on research on effective practice,
with attention given to interventions for
struggling students.
|
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Educator Groups Which Will Participate in
this Activity |
| Role |
Grade
Level |
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- Classroom teachers
- Other educational specialists
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- Early childhood (preK-grade 3)
- Middle (grades 6-8)
- Elementary (grades 2-5
- High school (grades 9-12)
|
|
| Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation
Methods |
- Team development and sharing of
content-area lesson implementation outcomes,
with involvement of administrator and/or
peers
|
- Classroom observation focusing on
factors such as planning and preparation,
knowledge of content, pedagogy and
standards, classroom environment,
instructional delivery and professionalism.
- Student PSSA data
- Standardized student assessment data
other than the PSSA
- Classroom student assessment data
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| Activity |
Description |
| Modification of
Assessment Tools |
Enhance ability to modify teaching and
assessment to ensure success for diverse
learners in regular classrooms. |
| Person
Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
| Mary Lou
Sigler |
Start:
7/24/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Professional Development Activity Information |
| Number of
Hours Per Session |
Total
Number of Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated
Number of Participants Per Year |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
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Organization or Institution Name |
Type of
Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval Status |
| Mifflin County
School District |
School Entity |
Approved |
| Knowledge
and Skills |
Research
and Best Practices |
Designed
to Accomplish |
| Educators will learn how to
modify teacher-made assessments in order to meet
the needs of diverse learners. |
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For classroom teachers,
school counselors and education specialists:
- Increases the educator's teaching
skills based on research on effective
practice, with attention given to
interventions for struggling students.
- Provides educators with a variety of
classroom-based assessment skills and
the skills needed to analyze and use data
in instructional decision-making.
|
|
Educator Groups Which Will Participate in
this Activity |
| Role |
Grade
Level |
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- Classroom teachers
- Other educational specialists
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- Early childhood (preK-grade 3)
- Middle (grades 6-8)
- Elementary (grades 2-5
- High school (grades 9-12)
|
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| Follow-up
Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
- Analysis of student work, with
administrator and/or peers
|
- Classroom observation focusing on
factors such as planning and preparation,
knowledge of content, pedagogy and
standards, classroom environment,
instructional delivery and professionalism.
- Student PSSA data
- Standardized student assessment data
other than the PSSA
- Classroom student assessment data
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Annual Review Process
The Professional Education Plan will be reviewed
annually and revised as needed based on student need as
determined through assessment results and teacher needs
based on the annual survey.
APPENDIX B
ENTITY INFORMATION PAGE
Entity: Mifflin County SD
Address:
201 Eighth St - Highland Park
Lewistown, PA 17044-1197
Superintendent or Chief Administrative Officer:
David S. Runk
E-mail:
dsr35
Telephone: (717) 248-0148 ext 227
Fax: (717) 248-5345
Professional Education Committee Chairperson:
Mary Lou M. Sigler
E-mail:
mms12
Telephone: (717) 248-0148 ext 211
Fax: (717) 248-5345
Act 48 Reporting Contact: Mary Lou M. Sigler
E-mail:
mms12
Telephone: (717) 248-0148 ext 211
Fax: (717) 248-5345
APPENDIX C
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION REPORT ASSURANCES
We affirm that this Professional Education Report
focuses on the learning needs of each staff member to
ensure all staff members meet or exceed high academic
standards in each of the core subject areas.
____________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Professional Education Committee Chairperson
Date
I affirm that this Professional Education Report
provides staff learning that improves the learning of
all students as outlined in the National Staff
Development Councils Standards for Staff Learning.
____________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Superintendent or Chief Administrative Officer
Date
We affirm that his Professional Education Report has
been developed in accordance with the laws, regulations
and guidelines for the development, implementation and
evaluation of the Professional Education Report as
designated in Chapter 4 of the Regulations of the
Pennsylvania State Board of Education.
____________________________________________________________________________
Signature
President of the Board of School Directors
Date
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