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Mission Statement
The mission of the Staff Development Department is to provide data-driven, high quality, systematic, Professional Learning Opportunities (PLOs) which support and promote on-going, sustained professional development to all staff members, which ultimately leads to increased student achievement.

Goal II in our Academic Achievement Plan addresses our Professional Growth System.








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 November 7, 2009
K-6: Zoo Charts, Graphs, Data..Oh My! Pt.2
PGS Course #511. Come and gain experience with new, enganging examples of how scientific data is gathered, analyzed and interpreted in the real world case at the Buffalo Zoo. this is part 2 of 2....

8:30-3:00 Teaching American History
eLearning Systems will distribute weblesson licenses and train teachers to use secure site. Randforce Associates will review use of digital recorders and Interclipper software and expand on oral history collections. Please bring your Oral History binders....

 November 9, 2009
Classroom Management and Organization
ELA Classroom Management and Organization for Middle School: Teachers will learn how to set up and manage their ELA classrooms effectively. The target audience is teachers with three or less years of experience, though all 7th-8th grade ELA teachers are welcome Please register for the course in the Professional Growth System. The course number is 1040....

Curriculum Lead Teacher Meeting HS
PGS Course #454. Curriculum Lead Teacher Meetings HS Monthly meetings: 9/14; 10/19; 11/9; 12/14; 1/11; 2/8; 3/8; 4/19; 5/10; 6/7 To be held at the BPDTC in room 453....

 November 10, 2009
High School Science Sharing Part 2:8
PGS Course #516; 518. Meet us at BPDTC, room 453. Come and network with the teachers in your content areas. Bring your best lessons, activities, demonstrations, techniques, technological implications and pedagogy to share and exchange with your colleagues. Or you can come with an open mind to learn new and exciting things to add to your classroom lessons/strategies. This is Part 2 of 8 sessions. The other dates are: 12/8/09; 1/5/10; 2/2/10; 3/2/10; 4/13/10; 5/4/10....

Word Walls
An introduction to the use of word walls within the classroom, including but not limited to word selection, activities, etc. Please register in the Professional Growth System (Course #1031)...

 November 12, 2009
LANGUAGE! Initial Training Series (Beginner)
LANGUAGE! Initial Training Series (Beginner) There are six sessions: Day 1 - 10/29 Day 2 - 11/5 Day 3 - 11/12 Day 4 - 11/19 Day 5 - 12/3 Day 6 - 12/10 *All sessions for the Initial Training Series are from 4:00-7:00pm at School #70 (76 Buffum St, Buffalo, NY 14210) Make sure to register in the Professional Growth System...

Behind the Scenes @ Science Museum grades 7 & 8
PGS Course #589. Go behind the scenes to discover the Museum's unique resources; its real stuff,scientist and research as you explore ways to enhance your curriculum and engage your students. This is a 1 day workshop. Location: buffalo Museum of Science...

 November 14, 2009
Science EETT Training for Cohort Group
PGS Course #732. Continuation of Cohort Group working with Bob Tyrrell and technology.

 November 16, 2009
Science EETT Training for Cohort Group
PGS Course #731. Continuation of Cohort Group working with Bob Tyrrell and technology.

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