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Introduction - Building Capacity in
our Schools
The Guam Public School
System is committed to its pursuit of excellence in teaching and
learning in the classrooms. Next to the parent, we know that the
teacher is the most influential person in a child’s learning
experiences.
This Professional
Development Program will provide opportunities for educators to attend
national conferences or institutes in the various content areas of study
to help expand their repertoire of instructional skills so they can
better respond to individual student’s needs, enliven lessons and help
students master new skills to have all their students achieve at higher
levels.
Professional Development Opportunities
Mission
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To provide an opportunity
for outstanding, experienced educators to assist in education
improvement initiatives;
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For educators to enhance
their professional knowledge and skills; and
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To improve classroom
instruction.
Goals
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To implement a teaching
strategy and/or skill that contributes to the improvement of classroom
instruction
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To focus on content area
presently teaching or education reform or pedagogy:
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To demonstrate a direct impact on
students
Who Can Apply
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Certified, permanent,
full-time K-12 school teachers, school nurses, and school counselors
employed in the school system for 3+ years
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Teachers, nurses, and
counselors committed to returning to their teaching, nursing or
counseling position for 2 years following the award
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Teachers, nurses and
counselors willing to be active members of a cadre of trainers who
will provide technical assistance and/or professional development
training in the area trained to other colleagues in the school system
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Teachers willing to
document how they incorporate the learned instructional strategies
into their classroom teaching and what impact the strategies/knowledge
had on their students’ learning
Selection Process
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Interested individuals
must submit an application to the Division of Curriculum and
Instruction at least 3 months prior to Conference date
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Supporting documents
(Letter of Recommendation, Verification of Employment,
Teaching/Nursing/Counseling certification) must accompany the
application
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A selection panel
comprised of teachers, administrators and central office personnel
will rate the application and make recommendations
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Recommendations/nominations will be submitted to Superintendent of
Education for final approval
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Letter of selection will
be given to awardees.
Criteria
Teacher applications will
be judged against the following criteria:
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Application requirements
and supporting documents are complete
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“Best practices”
instructional strategy currently practicing in the classroom is
described clearly and completely
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Assessment instrument
used in the classroom is clearly explained and provides evidence of
success
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Plan of action is well
planned and timelines are included
Counselor and nurse
applications will be judged against the following criteria:
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Application requirements
and supporting documents are complete
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“Best practices” program
currently implementing in the school is described clearly and
completely
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Assessment instrument
used for this program is clearly explained and provides evidence of
success
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Plan of action is well
planned and timelines are included
Application Deadline
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Three (3) months prior to
the Conference for which you are applying
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Submit to Division of
Curriculum & Instruction, attention, Eloise R. Sanchez, Associate
Superintendent, at Tiyan, Building 13-34, Third Floor, Quad “P”.
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