February 15 Professional Development Activity

1.13.2010


To: Professional Staff – Red Oak Schools
From: The Teacher Quality Committee
Subject: February 15, 2010 Professional Development Day

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The Teacher Quality Committee for ROCSD will sponsor a valuable day of learning for all teachers and invited guests on Monday, February 15, 2010. The day is designed to take our professional knowledge to even a greater level. The TQC appreciates the tremendous growth in our staff through the professional learning community endeavors. The TQC is committed to even greater growth in the months ahead.

Anthony Muhammad, a noted expert in building successful professional learning communities, will be our guest on Monday, February 15. He is the author of “Transforming School Culture – How to Overcome Staff Division”. He will work with all educators to help us grow, learn, and adopt even stronger principles of professionalism through an enhanced school culture.

In preparation of this special learning day, the Teacher Quality Committee has purchased individual copies of the Anthony’s book. He would like for everyone to have read this book prior to February 15 in addition to a short document called “Getting Serious About School Reform: Three Critical Commitments” by noted school reform expert Robert Marzano. The TQC has also provided this reading item for you. If you are working in a paraeducator role in our district and would like to voluntarily attend this special professional growth opportunity, please visit with your principal or any member of the Teacher Quality Committee.

Thank you in advance for helping our district “set the stage” for quality learning on February 15.

The Teacher Quality Committee Membership

Barb Sims - Buck Laughlin - Curtis Adams - Deb Blomstedt - Doug Barry
Jedd Sherman - John Gambs - Kim Walford - Sonia Kunze - Terry Schmidt