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Professional Development Plan (PDP) for Teachers

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Teacher:	Date:
School:	School Year:
Completing a Professional Development Plan The Professional Development Plan for Teachers should include the professional development standard(s) which your plan will address; linkages from individual goals to district, school, department or classroom improvement; individual/specific goal(s); intended outcomes; proposed activities; potential evidence; timelines and resources. Please refer to the following documents/website when completing your Professional Development Plan: Professional Development Standards for NJ Educators: http://www.state.nj.us/education/profdev/pd/teacher/pdstandards.pdf New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers and School Leaders: http://www.state.nj.us/education/profdev/profstand/standards.pdf http://www.state.nj.us/education/profdev/profstand/revisions.pdf
Part I: Selecting a Professional Development Standard(s) Based on a self assessment of the Professional Development Standards for NJ Educators and other sources the following standard(s) has been selected as the focus of my Professional Development Plan (PDP):
Part II: District/School/Department/Objective Linkages I will enhance my knowledge and skills, dispositions and performance relative to this standard(s) as it relates to district/school/department or classroom improvement needs in the following ways:
Part III: Measurable SMART Goals The specific goals for my PDP and measurable outcomes are:
SPECIFIC GOALS:	MEASURABLE:
ACHIEVABLE Ensure capacity exists to accomplish the goal through the following activities/benchmarks:	Activities:

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RESULTS BASED Document my progress in enhancing my skills and knowledge, dispositions and performance with the following evidence and/or outcomes:	Evidence/ Documentation:
TIMEBOUND Set the specific timeframe to complete the goal.	Timeline:	Benchmarks:
Part IV: My Plan - Guiding Questions: For the purpose of developing your Professional Development Plan (PDP) the following guiding questions are provided to assist you in the process. What am I going to do to achieve my goals? What are the initial steps to begin my plan? What activities should I plan to achieve each of my goals? What resources will I need? How will I make the time to do what I plan? What evidence will I collect to demonstrate fulfillment of my plan and achievement of my professional development goals? How will I organize my evidence? What are my timelines for professional development activities and outcomes (short and long-term)?
Part V: This Professional Development Plan was mutually developed and agreed upon by:
Teacher Signature:	Date:
Principal Signature:	Date:
Part VI: Progress Name of Teacher ____ has made acceptable progress in completing the Professional Development Plan (PDP). ____ has not made acceptable progress in completing the Professional Development Plan (PDP) and therefore amended timelines and benchmarks will be incorporated in next school year’s PDP along with new identified standards, goals, and activities. _______________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Date Principal/Supervisor Signature

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