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Mathematics Department Program Review
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8. Professional learning community meetings are held to review assessment data and to revise assessments
(Upper St. Clair SD, 2018).

9. Eight days of professional development are used for vertical K-12 team collaboration (New Hope-
Solebury SD, 2018).

10. Strategies include student-centered learning activities where the instruction moves from the whole group
to each individual student (The Flipped Classroom: An Avenue for Student Centered Learning, 2015).

Implementation Timeline (Anticipated Start/Finish): 5/1/2018 - Ongoing
Key Personnel: Professional Development Committee, Mathematics Department Chair, and Assistant
Superintendents
Major Action Steps: (1) Identify prioritized needs for both general and grade-specific professional development
across the K-12 mathematics teachers and staff who support students in mathematics classrooms; (2) Allot
departmental and/or grade level in-service time for identified training needs when outlining the professional
development calendar; (3) Create professional learning networks among teachers to collaborate regarding
instructional approaches and resources; and (4) Demonstrate results based upon changes in teaching and learning
resulting from the professional development sessions to advocate for and guide future trainings.
Estimated Budget/Resources: Outside providers or guest speakers might have fees associated with their
workshops or presentations. Utilizing a train-the-trainer model would allow us to send a staff member to a
conference or professional development session for the cost of one person with the understanding that they will
share their learning with their colleagues. Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s math and science collaborative will
serve as a resource.
Potential Implications (Short-Term and Long-Term): Connecting the professional development sessions to
results and setting expectations for implementation will ensure an instructional benefit for students and teachers
alike. Establishing professional learning networks and ingraining collaboration among teachers will assist in the
refinement of teaching and learning opportunities and result in the sharing of best practices.

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