1. Understanding the Process T EACHER L EARNING P ORTFOLIO

2. P URPOSE  The Professional Portfolio process was developed to support the continuous improvement efforts in LISD.  This process encourages self-reflection of proficiencies around best-practice standards of teaching and learning aligned to the LISD Learning Model.  Self-reflection and district/campus/classroom data will guide your identification of opportunities for continued growth as you work through the portfolio process.

3. Learning Communities Continuous Improvement Processes Learning Portfolio Learning Portfolio Feedback Systems Feedback Systems Professional Development Learning Model How does the Professional Portfolio fit into the Big Picture in LISD?

4. P ORTFOLIO P LAN D EVELOPMENT P ROCESS Step 1 Professional Learning Matrix Step 2 Classroom Needs Assessment Step 3 Feedback Processes Step 4 Action Plan Development Do StudyAct Plan

5. L EARNING P ORTFOLIO P ROCESS Step 1 Complete the Professional Learning Matrix. This document identifies key processes and professional standards aligned to the LISD Learning Model. This document serves to clearly identify research-based teaching practices that if implemented, will increase student achievement.

6. C LASSROOM N EEDS A SSESSMENT  Complete the Classroom Needs Assessment Document (Plus/Delta) and review campus/classroom data to identify key opportunities for growth  Identify 2-4 Student Performance Goals that if met, would improve the data identified in the needs assessment  Identify 2 Priority Classroom Processes that if improved, would support the achievement of the Student Performance Goals Step 2

7. W HAT ARE S TUDENT P ERFORMANCE G OALS ? What makes a good (SMART) goal? Specific/strategic: Aligned to the data you are wanting to change. S Measurable: How will you measure if you met it? M Attainable: Is it reasonable? A Results oriented: Does the goal result in something changing? R Time-bound: Can your goal be met in the time you have allotted? T

8. W HAT ARE K EY C LASSROOM P ROCESSES ? Curriculum Planning and Implementation Learning aligned with the TEKS Lesson design Learning objective Research-based Instructional Practices Student engagement High-yield strategies Higher level thinking Supportive Learning Environment Supportive environment Student ownership Student collaboration Assessment and Intervention Assessment for learning Data analysis and goal setting Plan for intervention/challenge

9. Priority Classroom Processes Curriculum Planning & Impl.Research Based InstructionLearning EnvironmentAssessment & Intervention Learning Aligned with TEKS Student Engagement Supportive Environment Assessment for Learning Lesson Design High - Yield Strategies Student Ownership Data Analysis & Goal Setting Learning Objective Higher Level Thinking Student Collaboration Plan for Intervention / Challenge Learning Portfolio Plan Name:Campus: Classroom Needs Assessment + Student Performance Goals 1 2 3 4

10. F EEDBACK P ROCESSES  Essential Questions:  How will I self assess and reflect on my practice?  How will I collaborate with my colleagues to increase my learning?  How will I receive feedback from my students on classroom processes?  How will I obtain and use feedback from knowledgeable sources?  In what areas do I need specific feedback?  Support will I need from my campus administration?  What learning opportunities do I need to participate in to support the achievement of my student performance goals? Step 3

11. Learning Portfolio Feedback Plan Name:Campus: Frequent, On-going Feedback Self Assessment How will I self assess and reflect on my practice? Collaborative Team How will I collaborate with my colleagues to increase my learning? Students How will I receive feedback from my students on classroom processes? Other Sources How will I obtain and use feedback from knowledgeable sources? Professional Learning Matrix Common Assessments Student Walks Supervisor Observation Videotaping Snapshot Reflections Student Surveys Instructional Coach Observe a Colleague Peer Coaching Enthusiasm Charts Mentor Reflect on my Lessons Instructional Rounds Student Plus / Deltas Facilitator In what areas do I need specific feedback? Student / Teacher use of higher level questions Quality of student collaboration Teacher responses to students Response to off - task behavior Lesson design and TEKS alignment Use of praise and recognition. Student interviews about learning engagement and ownership Team dialogue over common assessments Assessment for learning strategies and adjustments Student perceptions of the classroom Use of high - yield instructional strategies Effective integration of technology Student data notebooks and classroom data centers Student articulation of learning objective

12. Learning Opportunities PD360 Books / Articles February Conference School Visit Webinar Reflective Journaling In-service Action Research Internet Lessons Instr. Coach / Dean of Instr. Other Conferences Learning Academies Learning Modules Facilitator What support do I need from my campus administrators?

13. A CTION P LAN D EVELOPMENT Step 4 What strategies will I implement to improve this process? How will I measure progress and make revisions on these strategies? What is a realistic timeline to implement these strategies?

14. Ultimate focus of the Professional Portfolio Process: Professional and Student Growth!