Staff Development

Staff development that improves the learning of all students organizes adults into learning communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and district. District 88 views professional learning as an investment that will pay future dividends in improved staff performance and student learning.

The  delivery of staff development takes place in the form of workshops, conferences, and lunch-and-learns. Teachers also have the option of taking ASCD courses online to get Internal University credit for salary advancement.

Research-based texts and topics that the staff is currently exploring:

• Classroom Assessment for Student Learning by Rick Stiggins and Jan Chappuis
• Project CRISS
• Understanding by Design by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins
• Differentiation of Instruction for the Mixed-Ability Classroom by Carol Ann Tomlinson

District 88 offers Internal University credit (1) for salary advancement for courses that acquire 15 seat hours and are in areas of need as identified by the district.  Currently, courses and workshops that focus on differentiation of instruction, literacy strategies, standards-aligned curriculum and assessment, cultural diversity, and student academic and behavior interventions are offered for internal university credit.

District 88 Staff Development Committee

The District 88 Staff Development Committee is comprised of members from both Addison Trail and Willowbrook. They serve as a resource for all of the departments in providing support and strategies to better meet the needs of our students. Topics for staff development continue to focus on best practices in assessment, planning for learning needs, and instructional strategies that improve student achievement.

2007-2008 Staff Development Committee

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