Staff Development

Important Forms- Roles of Staff Development

Mary Wagner

Staff Development Teacher National Board Certified Teacher, Social Studies, 2003 Staff Development Teacher, Blake High School, 2005-present Social Studies Teacher, Blake High School, 1998-present Social Studies Teacher, Damascus High School, 1992-1998 M.Ed., Secondary Social Studies, University of Maryland, 1992 M.A., U.S. History, University of Maryland, 1991

Roles of a Staff Developer*:

• Coach:
  helps teachers transfer learning experiences into practice through learning-focused conversations
• Catalyst for Change:
  Guides school staff in assessing effectiveness of instructional practices and moves staff to implement necessary systemic changes
• Consultant:
  Supports individuals or groups in determining the best course of action to carry out specific tasks or meet specific objectives
• Facilitator:
  Designs and implements processes to create productive and collaborative interactions to bring about desired results
• Resource Provider:
  Provides resources to help school staff reach desired goals
• Program Manager:
  Manages the comprehensive professional development plans within the school
• Trainer:
  Helps school staff acquire new skills and knowledge through custom-designed training and job-embedded follow-up
• *Adapted from Killion, J. &Harrison, C. "Multiple Roles of Staff Development Teacher"

Important Forms:

Differentiation Brown Bag Lunch

Professional Development Plan

Semester 1 Newsletter

Walk Through Timeline