Benchmark – Literacy Professional Development Plan

Benchmark – Literacy Professional Development Plan

Reading/Literacy specialists are often called upon to lead professional learning experiences with the goal of helping teachers utilize data to make evidence-based instructional decisions. Through these professional learning experiences, reading/literacy specialists are in a unique position to foster a schoolwide positive climate that supports literacy learning and an environment where literacy is at the forefront.

Part 1

Select one of the professional development sessions outlined in the Topic 4 assignment that is most relevant to your field experience environment (multi-sensory literacy). In 500-750 words, provide a more in-depth plan for the professional development session.

Include the following:

◦ Agenda or schedule for the session.

◦ Explanation of how the topic of the session connects to local, state, or national policy.

◦ Justification for participants explaining how the professional development will positively support a literacy-rich learning environment.

◦ At least one engaging, collaborative activity that meets the needs of diverse adult learners to assist teachers in data-based instructional decision-making.

• List two-three factors that influence semantic development. For each, specify how a specific factor might affect a childs semantic development.
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Part 2

Develop a 100-250 word professional development feedback form to determine the efficacy of the session. This form should encourage attendees to offer areas of strength and areas of improvement.

Part 3

Write a 250-500 word reflection that addresses the following:

◦ How did your knowledge of adult learning affect your research and planning for the professional development session?

◦ How has your perspective on adult learning or professional leadership changed based on your research and planning for the professional development session?

◦ How does the research you conducted and knowledge you acquired on the selected professional development topic allow you to influence local, state, or national policy decisions?

◦ How will you apply the feedback from participants to refine your leadership skills and improve your ability to communicate important information to teachers and other staff?