Certified Staff Growth and Development Plan Resources
Our district is committed to enhancing student achievement and elevating professional practices through the RSD10 Educator Growth and Development Plan.
To realize this vision, the district is guided by the following principles:
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Commitment to Student Learning: We firmly believe that all students possess the capacity to learn and thrive within a positive and respectful learning environment.
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Support for Lifelong Learning: We recognize that educators, like their students, are lifelong learners and deserve an environment that fosters ongoing growth and development.
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Investment in Professional Growth: We are dedicated to providing educators with professional development opportunities that directly enhance their practices, aligning closely with district goals and initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes.
Characteristics of Excellent Educators:
- Continuous Learners: They are committed to their own ongoing growth and development, remaining abreast of best practices and emerging trends in education.
- Passionate Advocates: They demonstrate a deep passion for their work and a genuine dedication to the success and well-being of their students.
- Accountability: They hold themselves accountable for their students' progress and actively seek opportunities to support and scaffold their learning journey.
- Reflective Practitioners: They engage in reflective practice, utilizing feedback and self-assessment to refine their instructional approaches and optimize student learning outcomes.
- Collaborative Contributors: They willingly participate in professional learning communities and other collaborative activities, sharing their expertise and insights with colleagues to enrich the collective knowledge base of the educational community.