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Welcome to the
Professional Development Information Page

Vallivue's Professional Development Goals

 

At VSD, we have a steadfast obligation to ensure student success in
supporting quality instruction by providing professional development,
resources, and collaboration time. 

Professional development practices will align with district
and school improvement plans.

Professional development is offered by the district through district staff or consultants whose expertise is in a specific area.

Parents and patrons of Vallivue are invited to participate in any course we offer.
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Our Four Year Plan

Year One:
Managing the First Semester and
Tribes (Elementary or Middle School level)

Year Two:
Frameworks I
and
Classroom Instructions that Works

Year Three:
Frameworks II and
Advanced Reading Specialist  or
Introduction to SIOP

Year Four:
Culture of Poverty and
Advanced Reading Specialist or
Introduction to SIOP
 

Please Note: This plan does not take the place of state requirements.

The following courses will be offered during the district's scheduled

 professional development
days: 

9/20/10, 11/29/10, 2/22/11, & 4/18/11
 
 (Note: additional time may be required outside of these dates.)
 

Advanced Reading Specialist K-5

Dates: Sept. 20, 2010—5/28/11

Location: Central Canyon, Library

Classroom Instruction that Works

Dates: Sept. 20, 2010—5/20/11

Location: Sage Valley Middle

Culture of Poverty

Dates: Sept. 20, 2010—5/20/11

Location: TBD

Finding Your Strengths

Dates: Sept. 20, 2010—5/20/11

Location: Vallivue Middle

Frameworks I & II

Dates: Sept. 20, 2010—5/20/11

Location: TBD

SIOP: An Introduction to Sheltered Instruction—Elementary Level

Dates: Sept. 20, 2010—5/20/11

Location: Sage Valley

SIOP: An Introduction to Sheltered Instruction—Secondary Level

Dates: Sept. 20, 2010—5/20/11

Location: Vallivue Middle

6+1 Traits of Writing

Dates: Sept. 20, 2010—5/20/11

Location: TBD

 The courses listed below are being offered either before or after school:

 

Advanced Inquiry Institute

Dates: Sept. 20, 2010—5/20/11

Location: TBD

Managing the First Semester of School

Dates: Sept. 1, 2010—1/28/11

Location: TBD

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Mentoring New Teachers

Dates: Sept. 20, 2010—5/20/11

Locations: Varied

 

To sign up for any of these courses please click on the link below and you'll be directed to a registration form.

Course Registration

Please feel free to contact Susan James via email or by calling the district office,
 if you have any questions at 454-0445
 

 Effective Fall 2009, the district will reimburse employees up to three credits per year. 

 
 

Vallivue School District #139 * 5207 S. Montana * Caldwell, ID 83607 * PH 454-0445