Iowa Professional Development Model (IPDM)

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• Iowa Professional Development Model Technical Guide
• Steps & Tools
• Case Studies of Implementation
• IPDM Video Segments
• Iowa Content Network
• Provider Approval
• Required Staff Development
• Links

Iowa Professional Development Model Technical Guide - This is a 129-page technical guide provides guidance and technical assistance for Iowa school districts to use when designing and supporting their District & Building-level Professional Development Plans.

Steps & Tools

The following are individual pages from the Iowa Professional Development Model Technical Guide.

Steps	Tools
Establish a Professional Development Leadership Team	1 District & Building-level PD Leadership Teams
Collecting & Analyzing Student Data	2.1 Discussing Our District's Data 2.2 Discussing Our Building's Data
Goal Setting & Student Learning	3.1 Goals & Professional Development Target 3.2 Writing a SMART Goal
Selecting Content	4 Considering the Research Base
Designing Process	5.1 Alpha School District Example 5.2 Finding Time for Training & Collaboration
Training & Learning Opportunities	6 Worksheet for Designing Training & Learning Opportunities
Collaboration	7 A Guide for Collaborative Structures
Implementation	8 Implementation Worksheet
Formative Evaluation	9 Formative Data Planning Tool
Program Evaluation (Summative)	10.1 Discussing Our District's Summative Data 10.2 Discussing Our Building's Summative Data
Developing an Individual Teacher Professional Development Plan	11.1 Individual Teacher PD Plan - Blank Sample 1 11.2 Individual Teacher PD Plan - Blank Sample 2
	12 Professional Growth System

Case Studies of Implementation

Each of the schools described in the case studies has put procedures in place to facilitate the collection and analysis of data, the collaborative work of teachers, and communication about professional development actions. To expedite this work and document their progress, leadership teams have used a variety of forms. In some instances, forms were taken from the Iowa Professional Development Model Training Manual; some schools modified the forms or developed new forms to better suit local needs.

Introduction to Case Studies

• BCLUW & GMG Districts
• Des Moines Public Schools
  • Des Moines Public Schools Follow-up Report
• English Valleys Elementary School
• Hempstead High School
  • Hempstead High School Follow-up Report
• Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs
• Nixon Elementary
  • Nixon Elementary Follow-up Report
• North Scott Junior High School
  • North Scott Junior High School Follow-up Report
• Sidney Community School District
• Wilson Junior High, Council Bluffs
• Woodward-Granger Community Schools

IPDM Video Segments

The video segments help to explain the principles and components of the Iowa Professional Development Model and examples of applying the components in Iowa school districts.

Iowa Content Network

A website designed to help school districts identify content for implementing the district professional development plan. It is a tool for local districts to use when selecting professional development content in reading, mathematics, and science. The site includes reviews of research studies that describe the research conducted on specific instructional strategies and programs.

Provider Approval

Providers are those individuals, agencies, or organizations that serve the school district by providing long term, ongoing support for the District Professional Development Plan. This document explains the provider requirements and procedures for approval.

• Requirements (2006-06-29)
• Application Form (2006-06-29)

Required Staff Development

Reference Guide for Required Staff Development - There are some types of training required for various school personnel that result from laws outside of education. In most instances, training sessions to meet these requirements would not be included in the District Professional Development Plan. This document provides guidance for topical or specific content intended for individuals with specialized assignments or roles that necessitate specific training.

Links