Professional Development Commitee (PDC) Goals

A.       Achievement

a.       Teaching reading/writing across the curricula/disciplines

b.       Intervention strategies for students struggling to meet classroom objectives

c.        Engaging all students in higher level thinking and learning

d.       Using technology and research in the classroom

B.     Citizenship

a.       Effective classroom discipline techniques

b.       Develop a positive school climate for students (character education, life skills, substance abuse, etc)

C.   Parent and Community Involvement

a.    Techniques of communicating with parents throughout the school year

b.       Information about families in poverty and what schools can do for them

D.      School Safety

a.       Collaboration and communication among personnel – within and between buildings

b.      Improving school climate for faculty, staff, and students