PSIII Professional Goals
Kasey Howard
September 15, 2017
Goal Description
1 Providing a classroom
climate that incites a sense
of security and safety for
all learners so that optimal
learning may occur.
Ensuring hierarchical
foundation of needs are
met; start with foundation
for best results in learner
outcomes
2 Use of different modalities
to achieve learner
outcomes: varied
technology use,
manipulatives,
gamification,
interdisciplinary projects
3 Development of strong
summative assessments
that include use of a)
metacognitive lines of
questioning, b) project
based assessment with
strong rubric use
Interim Success Indicators Timeline
KSA
Alignment
A, E, G, H, -students using respectful language Ongoing; until PSIII
P -collaboration and peer teaching wrap up in December.
-healthy and informative conversations with students to hone
relationships Use monthly
-new students feel welcome and part of the class reflections to indication
-improved mental health of all individuals: self-esteem, growth growth, successes, and
mindset, grit (effort vs talent) areas that still need
attention for
improvement.
A, D, E, I, -wide variety of modalities used Ongoing; until PSIII
J, P -new technology uses and sources discovered wrap up in December.
-appropriate use of gamification i.e. review, to consolidate learning
-PBL aligned with student interests and exploratory options Use monthly
reflections to indication
growth, successes, and
areas that still need
attention for
improvement.
A, C, D, E, -mapping of summative assessments, documented alignment to Ongoing; until PSIII
K, M SLOs wrap up in December.
-high level cognitive questioning
-application of knowledge to critical thinking questions Weekly reflections.
Refer to goals when
writing summative
assessments.
 PSIII Professional Goals
Kasey Howard
September 15, 2017
4 Active involvement in the L, M, N, O -observe other teachers at the school deliver instruction Continuous and
school community -coach DAF Tier II volleyball ongoing.
including appropriate and -keep parents/guardians appraised of student progress via
timely contact with PowerSchool and calls home where appropriate Volleyball wrap up at
parents/guardians of -pedogical discourse with staff including teachers, administration, end of October.
students. counsellors, and support staff Parent meeting
-successful parent/teacher interviews in September
View learning as a -timely and thorough report cards
collaborative approach Reflect before and after
involving various report cards due
relationships in students
lives
5 Continued professional N, O, P -continual discourse with colleagues of different disciplines Continuous
development -professional reading throughout PSIII and
Carol Dweck Growth mindset literature (PIP) career.

Ongoing reflections
concerning all elements
of teaching and the
nuances therein

Source

https://education.alberta.ca/media/1626523/english-tqs-card-2013_3.pdf