The
Norwich City School District is a community of professionals
working and learning in an atmosphere of respect
and collaboration to ensure the success of all students.
Therefore, it is the goal of the Office of Instruction
and Staff Development to facilitate the continuous
improvement of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
to enhance learning and promote professional growth.
The
Director of Instruction and Staff Development can
be of assistance if educators need help or information
in the following areas:
- Professional
Development
- Curriculum
Development (district, unit, lesson plans)
- Mentor/Intern
Program
- Annual
Professional Performance Review
- Action
Research
- Portfolio
Development
- Access
to Professional Publications
- Access
to New York State Education Department and BOCES
- Informal
Classroom Observation
- Instructional
Strategies
- Instructional
Programming
- Assessment
- Facilitation
- State
Standards, Graduation Requirements, and Assessment
Systems
- Academic
Intervention Services
- Grant
Writing
- Field
Experiences
Helpful Links
NYS Education Department Virtual Learning System -
a source for NYS Learning Standards and Core Curricula
Professional
Development
The Norwich City School District is a community of
professionals working and learning in an atmosphere
of respect and collaboration to ensure the success
of all students. Therefore, it is the goal of the Office
of Instruction and Staff Development to facilitate
the continuous improvement of curriculum, instruction,
and assessment to enhance learning and promote professional
growth.
2006-2007
1211 — Teacher days in professional development
488 — Teacher workshop days
431 — Teacher days spent in scoring, mentoring,
intern activities, leadership committees, etc.
412 — Different activities
156 — Teacher conference days
136 — Curriculum planning/writing days
All activities are related to the LINKS or other District
plans and initiatives.
Funding sources — General Fund, Consolidated
Applications, State Improvement Grant
2007-2008
494.75 — Teacher days in professional development
446.50 — Teacher workshop days
48.25 — Teacher conference days
70 — Different activities
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