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More than 700,000 educators across North America

already use PD 360 to access individualized support on

 the most relevant topics, like differentiation, minority

student achievement, English language learners, classroom

instruction that works, leadership, assessment, and many

more. PD 360’s content is divided into hundreds of indexed

and searchable segments that make it easy for teachers,

administrators, aspiring leaders, coaches, mentors,

paraprofessionals, and professional learning communities

 tondtheanswerstheyneed.Newcontentiscontinually

added to keep educators up to date. See a demonstration

at www.pd360.com.

In November 2010, Mr. Feller introduced PD 360 to

 teachers by showing video segments at every faculty

meeting. In January 2011, the administrators and teachers

were trained and the program was put into action in the

following areas:

WMS requires PLCs to use PD 360 as a learning tool. The

 teachers select a video, watch it on their own, then meet

 to discuss classroom implementation. Most groups chose

differentiatedinstructionastheirrsttopic.

In addition to using it in PLCs, PD 360 has been used to

support staff development days. The group would watch the

video together then spend time discussing and processing 

it, using the guidebooks as a general guide but also pulling 

in additional resources as were appropriate.

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Career licensed employees receive a minimum of two

observations each year for years 1-4 and then four obser-

vations in year 5 while probationary licensed employees

receive a minimum of four observations every year.

Observation 360 was also implemented at this time,

givingWMSsomeofitsmostsignicantimpactbyallowing

instructional leaders to perform effective classroom

observations using an iPad, iPhone or iTouch. Feedback is

immediate,prescriptive,andrecommendsspecicPD360

videos.

WMSteachinglicensesmustberenewedeveryveyears

with 15 appropriate credits. PD 360 viewing is used to

earn Continuing Education Units along with planned district

 training and college courses.

Professional Development Plans are built yearly with

each WMS teacher and Action Plans are put together as

needed for struggling teachers who demonstrate severe

deciencies.PD360usageisincorporatedintobothtypes

of plans for teacher growth in pinpointed areas.

WMS is promoting PD 360’s Learning 360 Framework

with its educators for development and increased studentachievement. This comprehensive, research-based

framework is strictly modeled on best practices for school

improvement and educator PD through teacher education.

TentativetowardPD360atrst,teachershavelearned

 to love and utilize it as evidenced by their high usage and

increased exchange of ideas. Good teacher response to

PD transforms to enthusiasm in the classroom that in turn

motivates students.

WELLCOME MIDDLE SCHOOL, NORTH CAROLINA

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Mr. Feller knows that PD should focus on job-embeddedresponsibilities and meet diverse teacher needs as more

 thanaone-time,one-size-ts-allevent.Whenquestionsand

situationsariseinclassrooms,teacherseasilyndanswers

in PD 360 to improve teaching and provide support when

needed instead of waiting for workshops.

Because PD 360 is an online and on-demand solution,

WMS teachers can access it anytime and anywhere they

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have the Internet. They can log on at home as well as at

work, which encourages teachers to take charge of learning 

on their own time schedule. Educators have unlimited

access to view segments and programs as many times as

 they wish.

The real classroom examples shown in PD 360 programs

have been most helpful to WMS teachers by demonstrating 

how the practices are implemented.

PD 360 is proving to be a great conversation starter in

PLCs, staff meetings, teacher groups, and in-service

activities. Watching a program as a group or assigning it

ahead is a start to good dialogue.

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PD 360 supports consistent common language and

practiceatWMS,encouragingamoreefcient,focused

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By improving classroom instruction, PD 360 is a positive

impact on student achievement.

Wellcome Middle School, NC

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No

 

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No

 

2010-

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No

 

57.3%

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Every aspect of PD 360, from easy navigation to versatile

application, is designed to encourage educator interaction

and to customize PD to individual needs. At WMS, teachers

are working together to overcome challenges and students

areourishinginapositiveenvironment.

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School Improvement Network is the leading provider of  teacher education and teacher training, specializing in

on-demand, research-based professional development

anytime, anywhere. As the home of The Video Journal of 

Education, PD 360, Observation 360, and the Learning 

360 Framework, School Improvement Network’s education

 training resources focus on the most relevant topics, such

as classroom management, minority student achievement,

English language learners, and more. The resources also

feature top experts such as Michael Fullan and Douglas

Reeves, and show how to put theory into practice. With its

focus on long-term improvement, sustainability, and greater

internal capacity, School Improvement Network helps its

clients close achievement gaps, meet high standards, and

increase student learning for both elementary education

and secondary education. To learn more about School

Improvement Network’s dynamic resources, visit

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Teacher Interaction

CONCLusION

Real Classroom Examples

Common Language and Practice

Improved Student Growth