Teacher Professional Growth Plan

Established October 6th, 2020

Name
Review Date 1 October 9th, 2020
Student Parker Bijl Beginning of
/Teacher Practicum with TA and
UC
Name TA Clayton Ressler Final Date 2 October 16th, 2020
Mid-term Review
with TA and UC
Name: UC David Platt

Goal #1
 During my time in PS3 I will strive to develop positive and open relationships with each
of my students to help foster an inclusive community where students feel comfortable
approaching me throughout their learning journey.

Related TQS(s)
 This goal connects directly to the Teaching Quality Standards #1 where it highlights
developing these relationships with the students, parents, and community members,
during my PS3, the goal is to foster these relationships in all aspects.

Indicator(s) of Success

 Confidently knowing each student’s name

 Students feeling comfortable approaching me with questions or comments
 During lessons, students feeling confident to participate and answer when called
on
 Reaching out and introducing myself to parents
 Being an active member in the community
Action Resource(s) Timeline
Learn every students name  Attendance
By the end of first week
 Conversations
 Poster Board of how the
Greet students at the start of students like to be greeted
every morning (i.e. High 5, Fist Bump, The whole practicum
Handshake), *possible
idea*
Actively have a conversation with
one new student at the end of the Once every two or three
day days
Participate in PE activities with
students instead of watching from
the side
 Whatever resources are
Periodically throughout
need for the specific
each week
activities

 Making phone calls

Introduce myself and reaching out
to students’ parents
Reflection
At the start of the year
 Send emails
and periodically
 Be active in Parent
throughout my term here
Teacher Interviews

Goal # 2

 During my time in PS3 practicum I will continue to engage in career-long development in my

professional learning by actively seeking out opportunities for growth.

Related TQS(s)

 This goal relates directly to the Teaching Quality Standard #2: “A teacher engages in career-
long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to improve teaching and learning. “
Indicator(s) of Success

 Increase in my Professional Development portfolio

 Obtaining more positive feedback in lessons from start of practicum to the finish
Action Resource(s) Timeline
Depending on TA, a few
Periodically seek out conversations  Teacher Associate
times a week or at the
with TA to reflect on how the  Feedback Sheets
end of each day
lessons are going
Register in PD sessions on campus
and attend sessions at my school  Workshops Whenever available

 Use exit sheets directly

Seek out feedback from students focused on my
Once a week
on format of lessons and teaching teaching/formatting of
styles lessons
Reflection
Goal #3

 During my PS3 practicum I will strive to implement unique and engaging tools of formative
assessment to make sure learning is heading in the right direction

Related TQS(s)

 Goal #3 connects to TQS 3: “A teacher applies a current and comprehensive repertoire of

effective planning, instruction, and assessment practices to meet the learning needs of every
student.”

Indicator(s) of Success

 Students respond positively to the assessment which shows they are learning
what is being taught
 Students are engaged with the assessment rather than feeling like its forced
 I am able to assess the students without them recognizing they are being tested
Action Resource(s) Timeline
Use of thumbs up, down or
sideways activity at the end of At the end of major
 Students thumbs
lessons concepts in lessons

Have students participate in

demonstrations following  Willing students
Throughout lesson
explanations  Sports equipment

Hold fun sports events to conclude

different units (ex. Kate Andrews  Necessary sports At the end of different
First Annual Whiffle Ball Open) equipment units

Reflection