Purpose
Brackett ISD will provide staff development that will be:
(1) conducted in accordance with standards developed by the district; and
(2) designed to improve education in the district.
The intent and purpose of the Brackett ISD professional development is to ensure training to staff that will incorporate proactive and effective instructional techniques, improve staff members knowledge and skills, assist staff in responding to instructional barriers and provide knowledge on the implementation of appropriate accommodations, supports and challenges for all students, including those in special programs. In addition, the professional development at Brackett ISD is aligned with district mission and will build a strong collaborative work culture to develop a longterm capacity for change and continuous improvement. The Brackett ISD professional development plan will provide a means to develop and implement rigorous, aligned and data driven curriculum, a common instructional framework and an effective school climate that incorporates collaboration, mentoring and building relationships with parents, students and staff.
BISD believes that a professional development plan should target the academic needs of the students through well designed professional development for faculty and staff. Professional Development at BISD will be research based, data driven and evaluated for effectiveness.
- Professional development will be determined through a variety of needs assessments including campus meetings, data analysis and the recommendations of the District Improvement Planning committee.
- Professional development will be ongoing to meet the needs of all students;
- T-TESS evaluations will reflect the actual implementation of the new learning in the classroom.
- Professional development will be structured to model effective teaching strategies.
- District professional development initiatives will be evaluated yearly.
- Ongoing assessment and reflection will support our determination of professional development needs.
- Region 20
- Lead4Ward
- Amplify (Reading Curriculum)
- Carnegie (Math Curriculum - Secondary)
- Eureka (Math Curriculum - Elementary)
- Vector Solutions (Required Trainings as per TEC, Chapter 21, Section 21.451