2012-13+Goals

2012-13 Goals & Action Plans
• Offer 500 PD courses Jan-Dec 2013 • Target areas of needs for online PD courses • Create at least 1 K-12 “course” for each of the CoPI groups • Implement a system of CoPI PD offerings for their respective communities • Develop and document a plan for systemic online community usage, including CoPI, in the state • Develop 5-10 new online trainings • Create a structured webinar/synchronous PD system • Determine and carry out systemic PD for statewide team members • Develop content addressing the prioritized areas (see below)
 * 1. Expand and diversify our current course offerings **

• Implement supports for new instructors (mentoring, communities of practice) • Collect data demonstrating effect of professional development at different Guskey levels • Expand current MOLLIE offerings • Implement yearly instructor reflections; develop schedule of reflections and walk-throughs • Establish consistency measures in courses, continuing on work developed the previous year • Analyze data to make recommendations for program improvement • Develop and implement a plan for course updates and improvements • Analyze the end user experience for involvement in the system
 * 2. Implement quality assurance procedures **

• Discuss with graduate institutions possible course partnerships for endorsements/licenses • Create a proposal to present to possible corporate partners • Determine partnerships with IASB, SAI, ISEA, STEM, and other providers • Explore national partnerships with other groups (including other states)
 * 3. Determine and foster relationship to other groups and initiatives in Iowa **

• Re-define communication plan, including identifying key audiences, determining tools for communication, targeting a common message • Brand and market K-12 component, including the four services and the role of CoPI • Brand and market the system as a whole, as well as initiative-level marketing (e.g. Intel, IDEA Online) • Distribute communication through our chosen methods, including centralized website, web 2.0 technology, and digital newsletters
 * 4. Continue implementing systemic plan of marketing and communication **

• Create a growth plan, including outlooks for future hiring • Identify services to offer for K-12 online learning vision support • Identify services to offer for K-12 online learning technical infrastructure support. This includes the implemented support of Equella, Resource Iowa, and a possible statewide LDAP • Transition the Online Council to become an action-oriented community with consistent participation from all groups • Explore other revenue streams
 * 5. Monitor and manage the system to assure productivity and sustainability **

__** Prioritized Professional Development Areas for 2012-13 **__

(Carry-over from 2011-12)


 * Cyberbullying /Digital Citizenship
 * Instructional Coaching
 * Iowa Core Investigations
 * Child Find/SPED Procedures Manual/IEPs
 * Diversity/Cultural Competence

(New for 2012-13)
 * RTI
 * PBIS
 * CoPI
 * Other Trainings - Determined by HR Director group. Emphasis on safety.
 * Competency-Based Learning
 * Conceptual-Based Learning
 * Para-educators