Professional Learning: Theory of Action

General

  • IF we develop a comprehensive professional learning plan derived from our vision, THEN staff will be better prepared to equitably address the needs of our students.
  • IF regular effective communication and collaboration between district departments occurs, THEN it will support the development of a cohesive district plan for professional learning.
  • IF we develop and invest in partnerships with credible outside organizations, THEN we will be able to develop a train-the-trainer model to utilize the expertise within the district to strengthen and improve the professional capacity of our staff.
  • IF we develop career ladders and job sharing within the organization and provide professional development and career planning for all staff, THEN we will equip our staff with the skills and experience to take on more varied roles with more responsibility. 
  • IF staff are provided professional learning and experiential opportunities outside of their specific role, THEN there will be improved personal capacity, greater communication, and cohesion throughout the district.
  • IF staff are provided time, space, and resources to participate in professional learning, THEN we will see an increase in participation and implementation.

Continuous Improvement Cycle/Data

  • IF we adopt an improvement science approach to professional learning, THEN we will develop a system that is focused on data, research, results, feedback, and best practices to improve performance.
  • IF all CJUSD schools develop a culture of open, transparent, collaborative classrooms and workspaces with a focus on growth and building personal capacity, THEN the consequent conversations and collaboration will lead to improved outcomes. 

Expectations

  • IF we develop and implement transparent accountability metrics for professional development, THEN there will be evidence that the learning is being implemented and data on its effectiveness to feed into the continuous improvement cycle.

Motivation

  • IF we clearly explain the relevance (the why?) of the professional development and demonstrate how it improves student achievement, THEN we will have more buy-in for implementation of the learning from the staff and teachers.
  • IF staff are given options and agency in professional learning experiences being offered, THEN they will keep their enthusiasm, increase their expertise, and have opportunities to pursue a higher leadership role at their sites.
  • IF all education partners adopt a growth mindset, THEN we will be willing to continually challenge ourselves and grow toward meeting our goals and benchmarks.

Parents/Community

  • IF all parents/caregivers are able to access (time, location, language, culture, communication, etc.) opportunities such as parent committees, site councils, and other district-sponsored groups, THEN they will be able to learn and contribute to relevant discussions that support academic and SEL needs promoting overall student growth and success. 
  • IF parents/caregivers are able to access relevant district-sponsored learning and leadership opportunities, THEN parents/caregivers will be better equipped to support academic and SEL needs for overall student growth and success. 
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