Note: This in-person offering has been canceled due to lack of interest. We hope you'll consider registering for the virtual version here.
Do you believe that you are first and foremost accountable to the adult learners in your program? Are you looking for innovative ways to accelerate their learning, promote successful outcomes, and better support their planning and transitions to next steps? Do you strive to maximize the effectiveness of the time that your teachers and learners spend in your program?
The Planning for Continuous Improvement (PCI) PD is designed to help program directors convene and lead an inclusive planning team to effectively implement an ongoing, cyclical continuous improvement process informed by data that strengthens instruction, learning, and student outcomes.
Important note: You have the option to attend PCI in person or online. Be sure to review the information in the "Description" that follows for more information about each option. All sessions are required, so you will register only for the first session of whichever option you choose:
Questions? Please contact PSPDC Director Luanne Teller at Luanne_teller@worlded.org.
- Both novice and experienced program directors, as well as members of their teams they designate, who wish to engage in an inclusive continuous improvement planning process that accelerates students’ learning and outcomes
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
In Indicator for Program Quality 9 (Educational Leadership), ACLS asks that "educational leaders guide a continuous improvement planning process that supports high quality practices and a shared vision for student and staff success with the goal of improving student outcomes.”
This multi-session PD event is comprised of three initial sessions, in between which you will develop and implement a continuous improvement team, process, and plan in your program. In this first session, you will be introduced to the continuous improvement planning cycle and the theory of change. You will work with tools and develop a plan for convening an inclusive team that will effectively support your process and goals based on your individual program context.
You will benefit from networking and shared learning across programs throughout this process. In addition to customized coaching from SABES presenters to support your individual program goals and needs, you will give and receive feedback from peer partners. Each program will share its final plan, progress, accomplishments, and reflections with colleagues at a fourth and final PCI Summit networking session in FY24.
The PCI PD is designed to be of adequate intensity and duration to promote meaningful program change. Program directors are expected to attend all sessions and complete this PD in its entirety. You are encouraged to include additional members of your planning team throughout the PD and coaching process.
In Person and Online Options
You have the option to attend PCI online or in person (Boston). Please see the schedule for dates and times.
Schedule: You will only register once via the calendar for this first session, which will automatically register you for all other PCI sessions. Please see the attachment at the end of the calendar posting for more details and descriptions for each session.
Option 1: In Person: Boston, MA (Register Here)
- Session 1: Preparing to Plan, February 1: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Session 2: Leading with Data for Continuous Improvement: March 1: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Session 3: Developing a Continuous Improvement Plan: March 22: 9:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. (with a break for lunch)
- PCI Summit (FY 24): Reflecting on the Planning Process and Plan: November 2023, date TBD by the group.
Note: Those attending in person are required to wear masks except during breaks we are planning outside the meeting room. If any of the in-person sessions are cancelled due to inclement weather, you will join the online session scheduled for the following week, so please also hold the dates below for optional snow days!
Option 2: Online (Register Here)
- Session 1: Preparing to Plan: February 8: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Session 2: Leading with Data for Continuous Improvement: March 8: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Session 3: Developing a Continuous Improvement Plan: March 29: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- PCI Summit (FY 24): Reflecting on the Planning Process and Plan: November 2023, date TBD by the group.
- Identify the five pre-planning steps
- Describe at least three ways to make a planning process inclusive
- Be fully prepared to apply the five pre-planning steps within your program
- Develop a time line and assign lead responsibility for each step of the planning process
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
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