The State
of Connecticut mandates that each school district
provide, in a five year period, ninety hours of professional development
activities for all staff members. CEU's are provided.
Members of the department are responsible for selecting, providing and
evaluating professional development activities for all members of the
Trumbull Public Schools' staffs. Classroom teachers in grades K - 8 meet
monthly with Program Leaders in a planned series of after-school activities
designed to assist teachers in implementing curriculum, in using new instructional
materials, and in learning about and adapting "best practices" and current
research findings. In addition, the department plans and conducts system-wide
staff development full and half-day activities, focusing on district goals
such as performance based learning and assessment, the instructional uses
of technology, and the implementation of initiatives aimed at meeting
State mandates for literacy and numeracy. Program Leaders are available
to design and model lessons and to work with teachers and building administrators
to improve instruction.
Staff Development Dates for 2007 - 2008
August 27 - 29- Full Day
November 6 - Full Day
March 24 - Full Day
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