Professional Development Plan

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My interest in pursuing a position as a school administrator for an elementary school system is to provide leadership for staff members and quality education for all students, and to become part of the world of education. The Benjamin Franklin School located in the Dallas School District serves as a growing population of approximately 1,070 students. The school offers a well-defined educational system for the students, and it has an overall student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. In addition to the statewide curriculum standards, the school offers special education programs and classes for the gifted and talented. As a result of the school district rankings in the student’s performance, Benjamin Franklin School has become the worst in the district which has caused stereotyping among teachers and students.

Based upon strategies planning efforts to ensure the school fosters an atmosphere where all are respected, I would like to work toward creating a positive environment where students feel valued, and supported by their teacher. I will assess data to measure students learning and improve leadership skills that value every student at Benjamin Franklin School to increase achievement. The progress toward the goal will report better performance ratings. While focusing on the many challenges of becoming an administrator, I need to focus on classroom management and improving student’s motivation to learn. I will apply to a full time teaching position so that I can prepare myself fully. I am currently working with exceptional adult students on all levels and will continue to pursue a teaching position at Benjamin Franklin elementary school as a full time teacher.

As a long term plan for professional growth for staff members in st...

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...ke a difference in a student’s achievement (Council for Educational Development and Research, 1997). It is my responsibility as an Administrator to maintain the physical aspects of a school and to reflect the vision for reform. My tasks will range from being an effective Administrator to listening to what teachers, staff, and students are saying, take stock of the school’s culture and use feedback to grow professionally and academically to be more effective.

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