2011-12+Goals

**2011-12 Goals & Action Plans **
2011-12 Goals: 1. Expand and diversify our current PD offerings • Offer 300 courses Jan-Dec 2012 • Conduct a study on the current use of online communities and their effectiveness • Develop a plan for systemic online community usage in the state • Develop 5-10 new online trainings • Implement new district administration features for online training system • Create a structured webinar/synchronous PD system • Develop content addressing the prioritized areas (see below)

2. Implement quality assurance procedures • Implement a mentoring program for new instructors • Collect data demonstrating effect of professional development on student achievement • Establish no-cost OLLIE courses for instructors as ongoing professional development • Expand current OLLIE offerings • Implement evaluation instruments, including course walk-throughs and yearly instructor reflections • Establish consistency measures in course, continuing on work developed the previous year • Analyze data to make recommendations for program improvement

3. Determine and foster relationship to other groups and initiatives in Iowa <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Determine relationship to ARRA Ed Tech work <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Discuss with graduate institutions possible course partnerships for endorsements/licenses <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Determine criteria for graduate credit provider partners • Determine partnerships with IASB, SAI, ISEA, and other providers

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. Continue implementing systemic plan of marketing and communication <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Re-define communication plan <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Utilize web 2.0 technology to market courses • Update current website, identifying philosophy for the space • Send out updates to AEAs for monthly newsletters

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5. Assure funding self-sufficiency <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Implement current funding plan for online trainings <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Monitor revenue from online courses and make adjustments (if necessary) to heighten revenue <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• Explore other revenue streams

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Prioritized Professional Development Areas for 2011-12


 * Child Find
 * Cyberbullying /Digital Citizenship
 * PBIS
 * Instructional Coaching
 * Diversity/Cultural Competence
 * Iowa Core-Content/Alignment
 * RTI
 * Bus Driver
 * HIPAA & Other HR Trainings
 * Data Team Development