PD+Committee+Charter


 * Agreements (from 09-10 Professional Learning Handbook)**

The professional development committee supports the mission and vision of SAS by focusing on:
 * Professional Development Committee**
 * Faculty and staff training aligned with SAS school-wide initiatives.
 * Supporting implementation of the SAS curriculum.
 * Supporting self-selected professional development of SAS faculty and staff.

Professional Development Committee Membership includes the coordinator for curriculum and professional development, one faculty representative from each elementary, middle, and high school on each campus. In addition, one principal and one support staff from each campus. **By design members of the PD Committee would also include an expert representative for each major SAS school initiative.**

=PROPOSED MODEL=

**Job Description draft**
1. Meeting Requirements: a. Attend three cross-campus day long retreats i. August during the PD days on the Pudong Campus - setting norms, creating an agenda for the year, preparing for October PD Days ii. December at an off-site location - reflection on the year thus far and planning iii. End of May on the Puxi Campus - reflection and goal setting for the next year b. Attend Monthly Meetings i. Follow norms as set by the committee ii. Actively participate and contribute to discussions c. Subcommittee Meetings based on School Initiatives (as needed) 2. Assigned PD Committee Members in conjunction with Building Administator(s) will read and make recommendations related to financial support for staff PD requests a. Make recommendations based on needs of the school in meeting school initiatives b. Make recommendations based on the level of staff proficiency 3. To communicate to your division the availability of PD resources: a. Staff “experts” on particular school initiatives (i.e. Assessment for Learning) b. Upcoming PD opportunities 4. To serve as a resource and advocate for your division regarding PD a. Answer PD related staff questions as needed b. Solicit suggestions and concerns related to PD policies and procedures from our respective divisions and forward those items to the PD Chair c. Email PD committee meeting minutes to our respective divisions