Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Ramping up for Professional Development

As I plan and get ready for summer PD, I can't help but think there needs to be much more PD.  We can setup the best program in the world but without proper instructional techniques to back up the program, what is the point.  We are getting ready to implement a new elementary program for next year and prior to it going into place I want to see all the assessments created, enrichment at multiple levels (that is of good quality), enhanced writing skills, and strong remediation.

For most elementary teachers, the remediation is easy to do.  It is typically what they are best at.  However, enrichment is seen as an after thought and the instructional release of responsibility that goes with all of it is a tough road to climb.

So my question is this.  What is more important. 
     A strong instructional program that the best will soar with and the average teacher will do just fine.
     or
     Strong instructional techniques that all teachers know what to do but how they do that is very inconsistent.

I choose both but fight this fight on a regular basis.


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