Iowa PD Manual Part 1

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Part 1
Introduction to Training
(pdf*, 650k)

Part 1, its Subparts, and related Tools are ".pdf" files, because that format provides accuracy in printing. The Tools are also available as ".doc" files, which allow users to customize the content.

Manual Subparts in Part 1:	Related Tools from Part 4 (pdf & doc files from 75k to 109k):
I. Welcome to the Training Manual (pdf, 319k) Exhibit: Iowa Professional Development Model Exhibit: CSIP Constant Conversation Questions	.
II. One School's Story (pdf, 267k) Exhibit: Four Operating Principles Exhibit: Defining Components of the Iowa PD Model	.
III. Getting Started (pdf, 200k) Exhibit: Forming a District-level Team	Tool 1(intro).1. Paper being developed by Iowa Association of School Boards (pdf) (doc) Tool 1(intro).2. Example of a Public Declaration (pdf) (doc) Tool 1(intro).3. Provider Approval Process & Application Form (pdf) (doc) Tool 1(intro).4. School Improvement Staff Development: Evaluating Current Plans (pdf) (doc)
General Tools	Tool gen 1. Common Assessment Terminology (pdf file for gen 1 to gen 3) Tool gen 2. Acronyms & Abbreviations Tool gen 3. Four Operating Principles
Videos about Principles and Components of the Iowa Professional Development Model Go to Videos menu page for complete information and links to video segments and transcripts. Video segments are available as Windows Media and RealPlayer files. Transcripts are available as doc and pdf* files. Videos Applying to the manual subparts on this page: Segment 1A - Model Overview Go to Videos Bev Showers presents an overview of the Model, including the model's four underlying principles and its components. Segment 1B - Model Overview continued Go to Videos Bev Showers presents an overview of the Model, including the model's four underlying principles and its components. Segment 1C - Model Overview continued Go to Videos Bev Showers presents an overview of the Model, including the model's four underlying principles and its components. Segment 2 - Focus on Instruction Go to Videos This presentation is by a Des Moines Public Schools spokesperson, which was among the first districts in Iowa to apply the Model. Segment 3 - Participative Decision Making Go to Videos The speaker represents one of the Iowa case study districts that began applying the Model in 2004. Segment 3A - Collaboration Go to Videos The speaker represents one of the Iowa case study districts that began applying the Model in 2004. Segment 4 - Simultaneity Go to Videos Bev Showers defines simultaneity, one of the four principles underlying the Model. Segment 5 - Leadership Go to Videos Bev Showers is interviewed about the purpose and role of distributed leadership. Segment 5A - Participative Decision Making Go to Videos The speaker represents Iowa's BCLUW and GMG Districts.