Professionalism Empower staff through professional growth opportunities. Professionalism Empower staff through professional growth opportunities. I. The Lenox Public Schools will be a district that explicitly acknowledges accomplishments, recognizes excellence, and affirms the positive contributions of all staff. II. The Lenox Public Schools will be a professional learning community (PLC) where all staff share leadership and take collective responsibility and ownership of the district’s students and mission. III. At the Lenox Public Schools actionable professional development (PD) offerings will grow organically from the needs of the school and faculty, be consistent with best practices, and provide a structure for reflection and application. There is public acknowledgement of teacher and staff accomplishments. Administration will process and award professional development points (PDPs) in a timely manner. There is a culture of affirmation that recognizes the positive contributions of all staff. There is shared leadership, responsibility, and collaboration in planning and participating in meeting the mission of the district. There is a culture of professionalism and collective responsibility that is inclusive, comprehensive and empowering for all staff/employees Faculty and staff benefit from the expertise of a wide range of partners within the school community All staff take responsibility for the success of all students Challenges are overcome through effective working partnerships There is frequent and regular PD that comes organically from the needs of the school/faculty There is a clearly defined quality PD program that provides numerous opportunities for "trying it out" and reflection PD is coherent, aligned and complementary to district and school goals, as well as individual and licensing needs There is a structure for sharing, discussing, researching, etc. teaching practices within the school There is shared leadership, shared responsibility, and professional collaboration in planning and participating in professional growth opportunities

Professionalism Empower staff through professional growth opportunities. Professionalism Empower staff through professional growth opportunities. IV. The Lenox Public Schools will provide a structure for sharing, researching, team-teaching, peer observation, and collegial learning. V. The Lenox Public Schools will have a culture that attracts and retains the best teachers and staff There is a structure for sharing, discussing, researching, etc. teaching practices within the school The district supports learning from each other through mentoring, team teaching, discussion groups, professional learning community, etc., and make it work for Teacher portfolios Professional excellence includes the ability to evoke a cooperative spirit among faculty and staff. The LPS is the ‘employer’ of choice Existing staff reach out to ‘strong prospects’ There is public acknowledgement of teacher and staff accomplishments

I. The Lenox Public Schools will be a district that explicitly acknowledges accomplishments, recognizes excellence, and affirms the positive contributions of all staff Empower staff through professional growth opportunities. Professionalism Goal Strategies and Action Steps 2015 – 2020 There is public acknowledgement of teacher and staff accomplishments. Administration will process and award professional development points (PDPs) in a timely manner. There is a culture of affirmation that recognizes the positive contributions of all staff Administration publicly recognizes contributions of faculty and staff Administration clearly articulates the process for earning PDPs.

II. The LPS will be a professional learning community (PLC) where all staff share leadership and take collective responsibility and ownership of the district’s students and mission. Empower staff through professional growth opportunities. Professionalism Goal Strategies and Action Steps 2015 – 2020 Clearly communicate mission and encourage all staff to ‘own’ it Leadership consistently emphasizes shared ‘ownership’ for student success The full curriculum is mapped and available to all teachers and staff There is shared leadership, responsibility, and collaboration in planning and participating in meeting the mission of the district. There is a culture of professionalism and collective responsibility that is inclusive, comprehensive and empowering for all staff/employees Faculty and staff benefit from the expertise of a wide range of partners within the school community All staff take responsibility for the success of all students Challenges are overcome through effective working partnerships

III. Actionable professional development (PD) offerings will grow organically from the needs of the school and faculty, be consistent with best practices, and provide a structure for reflection and application. Empower staff through professional growth opportunities. Professionalism Goal Strategies and Action Steps 2015 – 2020 Identify needs for the district as a whole Develop a faculty/staff committee to identify PD priorities and propose offerings Provide stipends/Professional Development Points (PDPs)/recognitions in a timely fashion Continuously review best practices There is frequent and regular PD that comes organically from the needs of the school/faculty There is a clearly defined quality PD program that provides numerous opportunities for "trying it out" and reflection PD is coherent, aligned and complementary to district and school goals, as well as individual and licensing needs There is a structure for sharing, discussing, researching, etc. teaching practices within the school There is shared leadership, shared responsibility, and professional collaboration in planning and participating in professional growth opportunities

IV. The Lenox Public Schools will provide a structure for sharing, researching, team- teaching, peer observation, and collegial learning. There is a structure for sharing, discussing, researching, etc. teaching practices within the school The district supports learning from each other through mentoring, team teaching, discussion groups, professional learning community, etc., and make it work for Teacher portfolios Professional excellence includes the ability to evoke a cooperative spirit among faculty and staff. Empower staff through professional growth opportunities. Professionalism Goal Strategies and Action Steps 2015 – 2020 Administration provides coverage needed for class visits – team projects

V. The Lenox Public Schools will have a culture that attracts and retains the best teachers and staff Empower staff through professional growth opportunities. Professionalism Goal Strategies and Action Steps 2015 – 2020 Ensure that the pay structure is competitive Broadcast our successful performance to attract high quality employees Support professional growth through PD The LPS is the ‘employer’ of choice Existing staff reach out to ‘strong prospects’ There is public acknowledgement of teacher and staff accomplishments