Web Conference Reflection: 5352

Attending web conferences during this class was extremely important in order for me successful. By attending the web conferences I was able to ask questions and it also gave me the opportunity to hear the questions that my classmates had. What I enjoyed most about the web conferences was that I was given the opportunity to interact with other classmates that are from different parts of the state. Listening to their background provided me with a clearer picture on who they were. I was also able to put a face to their name. I have been able to build lasting relationships with my classmates and it is always fun to interact with them on the web conferences. We are able to share ideas and answer each other questions concerning the assignment. Ironically, the majority of the students attending the web conferences had the same questions which put me at ease.

Professional Development Plan: Week 4

Professional Development Plan

Goal: To integrate technology at Perkins MS in order to improve the process of desegregating data and classroom instruction.

Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Timeline Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Through professional developments, key stakeholders will be informed of the District Technology Plan as per NCLB requirements and the state’s Long Range Plan for Technology.	District Technology Committee, District Educational Improvement Council	August 2012-October 2012	Computers, Texas STaR Chart, AYP Data, CIP summaries	STaR Chart spreadsheets will be analyzed in order to determine the classification of each STaR Tech. Measurable goal: To be at an Advanced Tech for all categories by June 2013.
Key stakeholders will be informed on how to use technology to improve the gathering, analysis, and the use of data from a variety of sources through campus professional developments.	Principal and Assistant Principal	October 2012- November 2012	AEIS Report, AYP Report, STaR Chart, Long-Range Technology Plan	The Campus Improvement Plan will be used in order to determine what teacher areas need ongoing reinforcement.
Teachers will gather, analyze, and use formative assessment data such as district benchmarks to improve decision making with the integration of technology.	Teachers, Administration, Curriculum Specialists.	November 2012- January 2013	Benchmark District Reports, Computers	Benchmark data or other formative assessment ata will be desegregated and a report will be formulated in order to condense results. Areas of improvement will be targeted along with realistic goals. Technology action plans will be formulated.
In a campus professional development, teachers will review their data analysis and pinpoint areas of improvement. Teachers will work collaboratively to integrate technology with instruction in order to improve weak areas.	Teachers, Support Staff, Administration, Curriculum Specialists	January 2013-February 2013	Previous year’s AEIS reports, benchmark scores, campus technician.	Walkthroughs will be executed by administrators in order to ensure that technology is being effectively implemented in the classroom. Administrators will formulate reports in order to monitor student progress data.
Technology action plans will be executed. On-going professional developments will be carried out in order to ensure proficiency of technology concerning the desegregation of data using technology and the integration of technology in the classroom.	Curriculum Specialists, Technology Personnel, and Staff Development Personnel	Feb 2013-June 2013	Formative assessment data, campus-brought technology programs, technology action plans	Evaluations of professional developments will be collected and analyzed for future planning of trainings. Technology action plans will be modified if necessary. Teachers will be expected to be at an advanced tech in regards to using technology in the classroom and to desegregate data.