Professional Development Plan

Goals

 Complete readings and attend seminars to gain more information on teaching strategies, student engagements, and equality in the
classroom.
 Seek and join organizations that will help me to gain more opportunities for professional growth:
 National Association for the Education of Young Children
 Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children

Reading Organizations

Spend free time reading educational books that will help promote
professional growth. For example:
o The First 100 Days of School by Harry Wong
o How to Be an Effective Teacher by Harry Wong
o You Can’t Say You Can’t Play by Vivian Gussin Paley
o Starting Small: Teaching Tolerance by Margie McGovern
o You Can’t Come to My Birthday Party! Conflict Resolution with
Young Children by Betsy Evans
 I am currently a member of Student Michigan Education
Association.
 I will utilize my memberships to read their journals and
publications, attend conferences, and online webinars.
 I intend on joining other professional organizations that provide
opportunities for professional growth.

Field Work Technology

 Substitute teaching to gain experience in multiple classrooms and  Learn about different types of technology to use in classrooms of
grade/age levels. various ages when appropriate.
 Teaching at the karate school while using developmentally  Use of apps and programs to help improve student learning
appropriate practices and conflict resolution. experiences.