Professional Development Continuum. The professional development continuum for teachers depends on systemic support and begins with initial training and supported practices, evolves into independently and collegially facilitated growth, and continues throughout the teaching career with ongoing reflection and leadership.
Professional Development Continuum. Through the Professional Development Continuum, the Minneapolis Public Schools and the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers aspire to achieve the highest performance possible of each and every student and teacher by raising the quality of instruction in the District. It seeks to accomplish that ambitious goal by creating a high performance workplace dedicated to excellence.
1. improve student outcomes/achievement;
2. promote collegial and professional growth;
3. improve instruction for all students.
Professional Development Continuum. Through the Professional Development Continuum, the Minneapolis Public Schools and the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers aspire to achieve the highest performance possible of each and every student and teacher by raising the quality of instruction in the District. It seeks to accomplish that ambitious goal by creating a high performance workplace dedicated to excellence. Initial Support Plan (ISP) — This plan is for teachers who are new to the Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Basic Education Program or who have not successfully completed their previous Initial Support Plan (ISP) goals. It is intended to provide guidance and assistance because we recognize the complexity of teaching and learning in the Minneapolis Public Schools. The initial support process is a team-supported initiation to the Professional Development Continuum. Teachers on ISP may participate in the bidding process. Professional Development Plan (PDP)- This plan is for teachers who have successfully completed their ISP or PSP. This plan commonly extends for the school year. Teachers on PDP may participate in the bidding process. Professional Support Plan (PSP) - This plan is for teachers who are experiencing challenges that require expanded collegial assistance as determined by their PDP team. This plan commonly extends for three to nine months. A teacher on PSP cannot participate in the bidding process unless they have excessed status. Intensive Assistance (IA) - This plan is for the teacher in crisis who needs confidential short-term support. This plan commonly extends for three to six weeks. A teacher in the IA process cannot participate in the bidding process.
Subd. 1. Initial Support Process For New Teachers (ISP): The Initial Support Process (ISP) for New Teachers is a team-supported initiation to the Professional Development Continuum (PDC) designed to provide new employees with on-site and District support toward achieving the Standards of Effective Instruction. New teachers work with mentor(s), colleagues, and administrators to identify their ISP team members and to develop, implement, and achieve goals. These goals are to be aligned with the Standards of Effective Instruction. Steps in the Initial Support Process for New Teachers:
Step 1. Attend Initial Support Process training session to learn intent and details of the Professional Development Continuum for new teachers. This session will include setting Initial Support goals based upon the Standards of Effective Instru...
