May 14, 2018 at 1:30 PM - Professional Development Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Call meeting to order at 1:30 PM.

Staff:  David M Ludwig, Deb Hericks

Guests:  Janine Theiler, Russ Masco

 

Discussion:  Executive Director discussed the PDO event last week.  The two question survey will help direct the data cadre on what they need to help the work groups.  Good conversations were had last week with those involved in work groups.  ESU 2 shared that the group work is very beneficial.  Need to be cognizant about groups working over the top of each other, they need to have conversations together.  The report out at the end of the meeting was very productive and supportive.  How do we need NDE present and supported for efforts going forward.  We need to include and educate to get them on board and at meetings.  Continue to explain the "why".  Many good comments about having Dr. West and Dr. Deturk sharing/presenting at PDO.  Continue to keep focus on the work of the work groups.  Data Cadre will meet to discuss the needs of the work groups.  Important to have a Data Cadre member in each work group.  Next steps:  Data Cadre to meet discuss, September PD Planning Group to meet to begin discuss the September PDO.  Check on work groups having someone on the PD Planning Committee.  Important to keep momentum going and positive and aligned to school needs.  Administrators should be part of a working group but not leading the work.  Student Achievement needs to be part of discussions so that we can show to Senators the affects on student achievement.  

Discussion: 

Executive Director reviewed the NDE Strategic Vision and Direction. Goal 1.4 ties in ESUs and NDE.  This was approved at the NDE Board meeting in December.  He invites everyone to read the NDE plan.  Russ Masco will be present at February Board meeting to review plan. 

Discussion:  Committee Chair shared that there needs to be more discussion on next steps once connected to ADVISER. 

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 1:57PM.