Assignment
Analysis of Learners' Scores
Professional Development Needs
Ethical Practices to Improve Student Outcomes

Part 1 Comparison of Test Results and Identification of Professional Development Needs

1. Each state has developed a comprehensive test designed to measure students' reading, writing, mathematical, and science skills. For example, in Florida the name of this comprehensive test is the FCAT or FCAT 2.0 (Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test). Schools receive an annual grade based on the performance of their students on this test. (FEAP b.5.g)

To complete this portion of Assignment
2. Select two schools (one may be your own). ?
Once you have selected the school or program, research the schools' literacy/reading and math ?scores on the state standardized test. Download the data that relates to your state, district, and school (FEAP b.5.g). Create a table to present the scores (see Table 1). ?If you wish to compare two prekindergarten programs, you will need information about the center's scores on school readiness or other statewide tests for comparison.

3. Discuss and compare the two schools' overall scores with those of the state and district. Identify the progress that needs to be made in order to improve future learning outcomes (FEAP b.5.c/InTASC 9c.p).

4. Select six students from one school. Research their state standardized test scores. Compare their scores to the state, district, and school averages previously located and, based on the individual student data, identify specific skills that need improvement. Briefly discuss the specific skills that need improvement (FEAP b.5.c/InTASC 9c.p). Briefly discuss how you would modify your instructional plan to address these skills to improve learning outcomes. What professional development you would need in order to improve or enhance your teaching skills? (FEAP b.5.b/InTASC 9c.p, 9h.k, 9k.k, 9l.d)

5. Based on the identified skills area, identify one aspect related the age group and subject/set of skills or concepts that you consider as an area for you to improve or learn more about (FEAP b.5.a /InTASC 9a.p). Remember that the goal should be based on your grade level data analysis, as well as the modified instructional plan.

Identify related instructional topics for inclusion in your professional development plan intended to improve your content knowledge and/or pedagogy (FEAP b.5.a/InTASC 9a.p).

For example, what additional knowledge do you need in order to address the center or school-wide goal (e.g., learning about strategies to improve reading fluency)?

Part 2 School Improvement Team/Plan, Identification of Professional Development Needs, and Collaborative Planning

6. Plan to attend a School Improvement Team (SIT) or center planning meeting to discuss their school-wide learning goals (FEAP b.5.d/InTASC 9d.p, 10b.p, 10c.p, 10d.p, 10m.k, 10n.k, 10q.d) and the data on which they based these decisions (FEAP b.5.c/InTASC 9c.p).
If you are unable to attend a SIT or center planning meeting, you can read the minutes from past meetings and/or the school's Improvement Plan to locate the school-wide goals (FEAP b.5.a/InTASC 9a.p).

7. Briefly reflect on the SIT meeting/minutes (or information provided by the administrator) and the center/school challenges and school-wide goals (FEAP b.5.d/InTASC 9d.p, 10b.p, 10c.p, 10d.p, 10m.k, 10n.k, 10q.d). Include a discussion of the background data on which the committee and colleagues or the administrator based goal decisions (e.g., the school's test scores that you analyzed in Part 1) (FEAP b.5.c/InTASC 9c.p).

8. Discuss ways to collaborate with the students' families to improve student outcomes. Show evidence of communication and collaboration with colleagues and/or families to develop this section. Discuss ways to engage the students' families to improve student outcomes.

9. Conclude this portion of the narrative with a brief explanation of why you will be focusing future professional development opportunities on the chosen school-wide goal (FEAP b.5.a/InTASC 9a.p).

Part 3 Reviewing Codes of Ethics and Creating Your Professional Development Plan (10 points)

10. Read your state's Department of Education Code of Ethics and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct (FEAP b.5.h). List those elements that are directly related to professional development (and cite your sources).
a. For Florida, refer to http://www.fldoe.org/edstandards/code_of_ethics.asp.

b. For NAEYC, locate the code of ethical behavior in the position statements section ?www.naeyc.org

11. Next, read the articles in the list below or other articles related to professional development in early childhood education (FEAP b.5.b/InTASC 9c.p, 9h.k, 9k.k, 9l.d). You can use the online periodical databases available through the NSU library (NSU b.5.g). Read and provide a brief (one-two paragraph) summary of each article. Discuss the importance of and need for professional development. State how it contributes to enhancing your ability to support children's learning and appropriate assessment.

12. Write an introduction and discussion about the role and importance of professional development and ethics, citing evidence in the Codes of Ethics (FEAP b.6.h) and the three articles that you reviewed (FEAP b.5.b/InTASC 9c.p, 9h.k, 9k.k, 9l.d and FEAP b.5.g). Include all reference citations following APA guidelines.

13. Describe professional development that you have participated in the last year and five examples of how that training improved both your teaching and student achievement.

14. Research professional development opportunities related to your professional goal(s) identified in Parts 1 and 2 of this assignment and complete the "Continuous Professional Improvement Plan" chart below that includes local, state, and national opportunities. Read the research and participate in staff development opportunities as outlined in your plan (FEAP b.5.e/InTASC 4o.d, 9a.p, 9b.p, 9k.k, 9n.d).

15. Complete Part 3 by describing a minimum of three examples of how knowledge and skills gained through the professional development listed in the chart will assist you in improving children's learning outcomes. If you able to attend any professional development activities, describe what you gained through the experience(s) (FEAP b.5.f/InTASC 9a.p).

16. Reflection: Comment on how the activities in this assignment contributed to you knowledge about assessment as a means to improve achievement and your own professional knowledge.

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