Ciera Adams

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Phone:
Email: adamsci@uwplatt.edu

Educator profile:
PDP term: 3 years
Month/Year PDP Submitted for Goal Approval (Initial Educators Only):
Month/Year Plan Submitted for PDP Verification:
Years of educational experience: 1
License File Number:
License Expiration Date: 6/30/2019
School district:
Current educational assignment: Platteville Middle School
Years in current assignment: 1
Present Licensure Stage: Pre-Service

Licensure stage sought: Initial

Professional Licensure Categories: Teacher
Professional Development Plan
Step I: Self-reflection
Document uploaded: Philosphy of Art Education.docx

Step II A. Description of School and Teaching,
Administrative, or Pupil Services Situation
1524 students in district
526 students in Middle School (Grades 4-8): 51.1% Female, 48.9% Male
Demographics by:
Race-
White 89.4%
Black 3.4%
2 or more 3.4%
Hispanic 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
Disablity-
Students without disability 83.8%
Students with Disability 12.7%
Disability 3.4%
Ratio of Students to Licensed Staff: 14.3
MISSION STATEMENT
The Platteville Middle School staff and faculty believe that:
The middle school is an educational response to the needs and characteristics of youngsters
during early adolescence and deals with the full range of intellectual and developmental needs.
Young people going through the rapid growth and extensive maturation that occurs in early
adolescence need an educational program that is distinctively different from either the
elementary or the secondary model.
This is one of the most important age levels because the determining factors of one's behavior as
an adult (self-concept, learning interests, skills, and values) are largely formed in this period of
life.
The academic needs of middle school students are affected greatly by their physical, social, and
emotional needs which also must be addressed directly in the school program.
In order to promote these beliefs, we need:
Educators knowledgeable about and committed to young adolescents
A balanced curriculum based on student developmental needs
Comprehensive advising and counseling
Evaluation procedures in keeping with the nature of young adolescents
Cooperative planning
Positive school climate
The Platteville Middle School staff is committed to the idea that it is critical to incorporate these
beliefs into our every day relationships with students because at Platteville Middle School "The
Kids Come First".

Step II B. Description of Goal to be Addressed
Goal:
I will learn how to use new technology (i.e. SMART Boards, iPads, etc) in
order to incorporate classroom technology into my instructional practices to engage students in
learning through cultural relevance and enhance student learning outcomes.


Step II C. Rationale for the Goal: Links to Professional
Situation and Wisconsin Educator Standards
Goal:
I will learn how to use new technology (i.e. SMART Boards, iPads, etc) in
order to incorporate classroom technology into my instructional practices to engage students in
learning through cultural relevance and enhance student learning outcomes.

Rationale for your Goal:
I have chosen this goal because I understand how important the new technological
advancements to the social and educational development of today's learners. With all of the
world's information at every students' fingertips, I would like to be able to assist the students in
safely and efficiently use these tools to navigate through these tools. I also understand that
students respond better to material that is important to them. Because current technology
developments are what is relevant to them, I believe taht is important for me to know how to be
able to efficiently use these methods to communicate my lessons to them.
Licensure standard(s) addressed in your plan:
Teacher:(4) The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies,
including the use of technology to encourage children's development of critical thinking,
problem solving, and performance skills.
Teacher:(6) The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration and
support interaction in the classroom.

Step II D. Plan for Assessing and Documenting the Goal
Goal:
I will learn how to use new technology (i.e. SMART Boards, iPads, etc) in
order to incorporate classroom technology into my instructional practices to engage students in
learning through cultural relevance and enhance student learning outcomes.

In order to assess this goal I will compare test scores from the most recent 1-2 years to thenext 2-
3 years to monitor growth of the students as technology use increases.

Step II E. Plan to Meet the Goal: Objectives, Activities,
Timeline, and Plan for Collaboration
Goal:
I will learn how to use new technology (i.e. SMART Boards, iPads, etc) in
order to incorporate classroom technology into my instructional practices to engage students in
learning through cultural relevance and enhance student learning outcomes.

Objective:
1.) Identify the most current and relevant technological tools for engaging students in learning
and organizing the classroom.

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Objective:
2.) Take classes and other tutorials on how to use these tools within the school setting.

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Objective:
3.) Continue to research applications and plug-ins to motivate student learning.

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Objective:
4.) Apply knowledge and skills developed to lesson plans.

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Objective:
5.) Assess student learning based on their knowledge and skills acquired, ability to utilize the
tools as educational resources, and student surveys of technology preferences in class.
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Documentation of the Plan
Step III: Annual Review of the PDP
Goal:
I will learn how to use new technology (i.e. SMART Boards, iPads, etc) in
order to incorporate classroom technology into my instructional practices to engage students in
learning through cultural relevance and enhance student learning outcomes.

Step IV A: Evidence of Professional Growth and the Impact
of Professional Growth on Student Learning
Goal:
I will learn how to use new technology (i.e. SMART Boards, iPads, etc) in
order to incorporate classroom technology into my instructional practices to engage students in
learning through cultural relevance and enhance student learning outcomes.

Step IV B: Reflection and Summary
Goal:
I will learn how to use new technology (i.e. SMART Boards, iPads, etc) in
order to incorporate classroom technology into my instructional practices to engage students in
learning through cultural relevance and enhance student learning outcomes.