DIAGNOSTIC AND ASSISTANCE
Professional Growth and Development Plan
Grade(s)/Subject(s)
School
School Year
Supervisor(s)
Directions: The Professional Growth and Development Plan should address up to 3 APSs
which were either previously identified as deficient or are known to be growth areas.
Teacher’s
Supervisor’s
Conferences
Date
Initials
Initials
 Preliminary conference
to develop plan

Final review of plan
Check all APSs that will be addressed.
Planning
APS 1
APS 2
APS 3
Long-Range Planning
Short-Range Planning of Instruction
Planning, Development, and Use of Assessments
APS 4
Instruction
APS 5
APS 6
APS 7
Establishing and Maintaining High Expectations for
Learners
Using Instructional Strategies to Facilitate Learning
Providing Content for Learners
Monitoring and Enhancing Learning
Classroom
Environment
APS 8
APS 9
Maintaining an Environment that Promotes Learning
Managing the Classroom
Professionalism
APS 10 Fulfilling Professional Responsibilities
Directions: The signatures below verify that the teacher has received written and oral explanations of the
interim and final performance reviews.
Preliminary
Conference
Teacher/Date
Preliminary
Conference
Final
Conference
Teacher/Date
Final
Conference
Supervisor/Date
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Supervisor/Date
 Goal:
 Strategies: (to be implemented with or without assistance and support)
Review the key elements of APS 1
Review model/sample long-range plans
Review the appropriate academic standards
Consult with other teachers regarding long-range planning
Collaborate with other teachers to develop long-range plans
Other:
 Evidence that the supervisor will consider in determining progress/goal accomplishment:
Review of long-range plans
Interviews with the teacher
Other:
 Measure of performance required to indicate satisfactory progress/goal accomplishment:
 Final performance review: (to be completed by the supervisor on the basis of the evidence)
The educator has met the above goal.
The educator is making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
The educator is not making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
Other/comments:
 APS 2: Short-Range Planning of Instruction
To facilitate student achievement by planning appropriate learning objectives; selecting appropriate
content, strategies, and materials for each instructional unit; and systematically using student
performance data to guide instructional decision making.
 Goal:
 Strategies: (to be implemented with or without assistance and support)
Review the key elements of APS 2
Review model/sample short-range plans
Review the appropriate academic standards
Consult with other teachers regarding instructional units
Consult with other teachers regarding instructional strategies
Collaborate with other teachers to develop short-range plans
Collaborate with other teachers to analyze and reflect on student performance
Other:
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 APS 1: Long-Range Planning
To facilitate student achievement by establishing appropriate long-range learning goals and by
identifying the instructional, assessment, and management strategies necessary to help all students
progress toward meeting these goals.
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Professional Growth and Development Plan
 Evidence that the supervisor will consider in determining progress/goal accomplishment:
 Measure of performance required to indicate satisfactory progress/goal accomplishment:
 Final performance review: (to be completed by the supervisor on the basis of the evidence)
The educator has met the above goal.
The educator is making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
The educator is not making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
Other/comments:
 APS 3: Planning Assessments and Using Data
To facilitate student achievement by assessing and analyzing student performance and using this
information to determine student progress and guide instructional planning.
 Goal:
 Strategies: (to be implemented with or without assistance and support)
Review the key elements of APS 3
Review model/sample assessments
Review the appropriate academic standards
Consult with other teachers regarding the selection/development of assessments
Collaborate with other teachers to develop assessments
Collaborate with other teachers to analyze assessment results
Other:
 Evidence that the supervisor will consider in determining progress/goal accomplishment:
Review of assessments
Interviews with the teacher
Review of unit work samples
Other:
 Measure of performance required to indicate satisfactory progress/goal accomplishment:
 Final performance review: (to be completed by the supervisor on the basis of the evidence)
The educator has met the above goal.
The educator is making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
The educator is not making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
Other/comments:
 APS 4: Establishing and Maintaining High Expectations for Learners
To establish, clearly communicate, and maintain appropriate expectations for student learning,
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Review of short-range plans
Interviews with the teacher
Review of unit work samples
Other:
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 Goal:
 Strategies: (to be implemented with or without assistance and support)
Review the key elements of APS 4
Review the appropriate academic standards
Review the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy
Review the section of the long-range plan that deals with the description of the students
Consult with other teachers regarding appropriate expectations
Consult with other personnel (e.g., psychologists, ESOL teachers)
Observe, then conference with other selected teachers
Be observed by, then receive formative feedback from other teachers/supervisors
Reflect on the expectations that were communicated during specific lessons
Consult with other teachers to analyze videotaped lesson(s)
Other:
 Evidence that the supervisor will consider in determining progress/goal accomplishment:
Classroom observations
Review teacher’s reflection on lessons
Interviews with teacher
Other:
 Measure of performance required to indicate satisfactory progress/goal accomplishment:
 Final performance review: (to be completed by the supervisor on the basis of the evidence)
The educator has met the above goal.
The educator is making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
The educator is not making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
Other/comments:
 APS 5: Using Instructional Strategies to Facilitate Learning
To promote student learning through the effective use of appropriate instructional strategies.
 Goal:
 Strategies: (to be implemented with or without assistance and support)
Review the key elements of APS 5
Review relevant professional literature
Consult with other teachers regarding instructional strategies
Observe, then conference with other selected teachers
Be observed by, then receive formative feedback from other teachers/supervisors
Reflect on the instructional strategies that were used during specific lessons
Consult with other teachers to analyze videotaped lesson(s)
Other:
 Evidence that the supervisor will consider in determining progress/goal accomplishment:
Classroom observations
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participation, and responsibility.
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Professional Growth and Development Plan
 Measure of performance required to indicate satisfactory progress/goal accomplishment:
 Final performance review: (to be completed by the supervisor on the basis of the evidence)
The educator has met the above goal.
The educator is making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
The educator is not making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
Other/comments:
 APS 6: Providing Content for Learners
To demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content of the discipline.
 Goal:
 Strategies: (to be implemented with or without assistance and support)
Review the key elements of APS 6
Review the academic standards for the content area
Review relevant professional literature
Obtain additional content knowledge through professional development activities
Consult with other teachers regarding content design and delivery
Observe, then conference with other selected teachers
Be observed by, then receive formative feedback from other teachers/supervisors
Reflect on the content presented during specific lessons
Consult with other teachers to analyze videotaped lesson(s)
Other:
 Evidence that the supervisor will consider in determining progress/goal accomplishment:
Classroom observations
Review teacher’s reflection on lessons
Interviews with teacher
Other:
 Measure of performance required to indicate satisfactory progress/goal accomplishment:
 Final performance review: (to be completed by the supervisor on the basis of the evidence)
The educator has met the above goal.
The educator is making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
The educator is not making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
Other/comments:
 Goal for APS 7: Monitoring, Assessing, and Enhancing Learning
To maintain a constant awareness of student performance throughout the lesson in order to guide
instruction and provide appropriate feedback to the students.
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Review teacher’s reflection on lessons
Interviews with teacher
Other:
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 Goal:
Review the key elements of APS 7
Review the key elements of APS 3
Consult with other teachers regarding formal and informal assessments
Consult with other teachers regarding ways of providing feedback to students
Consult with other teachers regarding the use of assessment information
Observe, then conference with other selected teachers
Be observed by, then receive formative feedback from other teachers/supervisors
Reflect on student performance that was observed during specific lessons
Consult with other teachers to analyze videotaped lesson(s)
Other:
 Evidence that the supervisor will consider in determining progress/goal accomplishment:
Classroom observations
Review teacher’s reflection on lessons
Interviews with teacher
Review of written feedback to students
Other:
 Measure of performance required to indicate satisfactory progress/goal accomplishment:
 Final performance review: (to be completed by the supervisor on the basis of the evidence)
The educator has met the above goal.
The educator is making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
The educator is not making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
Other/comments:
 APS 8: Maintaining an Environment That Promotes Learning
To create and maintain a classroom environment that encourages and supports student learning.
 Goal:
 Strategies: (to be implemented with or without assistance and support)
Review the key elements of APS 8
Consult with other teachers regarding suggestions for the classroom environment
Observe, then conference with other selected teachers
Be observed by, then receive formative feedback from other teachers/supervisors
Collaborate to develop ways to obtain feedback from the students
Review relevant professional literature.
Consult with other teachers to analyze videotaped lesson(s)
Other:
 Evidence that the supervisor will consider in determining progress/goal accomplishment:
Classroom observations
Review teacher’s reflection on lessons
Interviews with teacher
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 Strategies: (to be implemented with or without assistance and support)
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Other:
 Final performance review: (to be completed by the supervisor on the basis of the evidence)
The educator has met the above goal.
The educator is making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
The educator is not making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
Other/comments:
 APS 9: Managing the Classroom
To maximize instructional time by efficiently managing student behavior, instructional routines, and
essential non-instructional tasks.
 Goal:
 Strategies: (to be implemented with or without assistance and support)
Review the key elements of APS 9
Review the school/district discipline policies
Consult with other professionals regarding classroom management techniques
Consult other professionals regarding referrals, etc.
Observe, then conference with other selected teachers
Be observed by, then receive formative feedback from the other teachers/supervisors
Review relevant professional literature.
Consult with other teachers to analyze videotaped lesson(s)
Other:
 Evidence that the supervisor will consider in determining progress/goal accomplishment:
Classroom observations
Review teacher’s reflection on lessons
Interviews with teacher
Other:
 Measure of performance required to indicate satisfactory progress/goal accomplishment:
 Final performance review: (to be completed by the supervisor on the basis of the evidence)
The educator has met the above goal.
The educator is making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
The educator is not making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
Other/comments:
 APS 10: Fulfilling Professional Responsibilities
To act as an ethical, responsible, contributing, and ever-learning member of the profession.
 Goal:
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 Measure of performance required to indicate satisfactory progress/goal accomplishment:
DIAGNOSTIC AND ASSISTANCE
Professional Growth and Development Plan
 Strategies: (to be implemented with or without assistance and support)
 Evidence that the supervisor will consider in determining progress/goal accomplishment:
Feedback from the administrator(s)
Self-Assessment
Other:
 Measure of performance required to indicate satisfactory progress/goal accomplishment:
 Final performance review: (to be completed by the supervisor on the basis of the evidence)
The educator has met the above goal.
The educator is making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
The educator is not making satisfactory progress toward achieving this goal.
Other/comments:
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Review the key elements of APS 10
Consult with other professionals regarding professional expectations
Have the other professionals review and provide formative feedback on written communications
Have other professionals observe lessons, conferences, etc., and provide formative feedback
Consult with other professionals to monitor the professional development plan
Other: