Aligning Professional Learning, Vision, and Mission

In this assignment, you will work from the topics identified in the proposal (Module 2) to plan a customized professional learning experience for the target audience. As a part of the planning process, you will research the vision and mission statements of the educational organization and use them as models to compose vision and mission statements for professional learning.

• Create a 6 to 8-page paper (not including title and references pages) in a Word document for your response.
• Use APA format for the paper, title page, references page, and in-text citations.
• Develop an introduction and conclusion for your paper.
• Follow the directions to submit your final Word document.

Part 1: Aligning Professional Learning, Vision, and Mission

As a part of the planning process for a customized professional learning experience for the identified target audience, locate the vision and mission statements for the educational organization.

Using these as models, work collaboratively with at least two colleagues to compose vision and mission statements for the professional learning experience. The goal is to align the statements to the organizational vision and mission. NOTE: You will submit the vision and mission statements as part of Part 2: Planning Professional Learning.

Part 2: Planning Professional Learning

Based on the topics identified in the proposal (Module 2), plan a professional learning experience for the identified target audience at the selected educational organization. You may use a narrative format or design a template for your plan.

Components of the plan should include:

Specific Topics to Be Addressed: (1) Readiness for a Professional Learning Community and (2) Needs Assessment

Purpose of the Professional Learning Experience – Explain what is to be experienced and how it is customized to the target audience.

Learning Objectives – Select 2-3 learning objectives, and begin them with measurable verbs.

Professional Learning Vision and Mission (Part 1) – State the vision and mission you developed collaboratively in Part 1 for professional learning.

Readiness for a Professional Learning Community – Address the topic(s) identified in the proposal related to the (a) overall state of readiness for collaborative professional learning based on the survey results and (b) potential barriers to collaborative work. Identify 2-3 activities/strategies to strengthen readiness and/or eliminate barriers. (NOTE: You may use the same or similar strategies/activities to address the topics related to needs.

Professional Development Needs – Address the topic(s) identified in the proposal based on the priority needs of the target audience. If appropriate, apply the same or similar strategies/activities used for the readiness portion of the plan. This will provide participants more practice in collaborative work.

Essential Resources – List the resources needed for the professional learning experience.

Post-Course Self-Evaluation – Design and administer a post-course self-evaluation of 5 items (4 multiple choice and 1 open-ended) to determine if the objectives of the professional learning experience are met. Include the 5 self-evaluation items in the plan.

Answer preview

Needs and readiness assessments are increasingly becoming a part of the education sector.  Education institutions are utilizing this methodology to determine whether their stakeholders a ready for change. Institutions use this tool to evaluate whether they have the requisite resources needed to implement pertinent changes.  XTY is currently unable to fulfill its mission of helping students excel in the AP Physics 1 exam conducted by the College Board. XTY School recorded a drop in the AP Physics 1 exam in 2020. The AP Physics 1 score plummeted drastically in 2020 (CollegeBoard, 2020).  Although the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in the decline in the decline of the AP Physics 1 exam student performance, internal departmental issues were the chief contributor factors.

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