Reading First
REGIONAL Professional Developer
Application Package
The Florida Reading First program for professional development is developed with care and attention to the best principles of staff development and adult learning. The effectiveness of this program depends on the skill and commitment of highly qualified professional developers. Without effective professionals, the program cannot have an impact on education.
Therefore, the Florida Reading First leadership team has an interest in supporting the work of its professional developers. Professional developers are part of a team, mutually supportive and reinforcing, working both together and individually to advance the professionalism of educators in Florida. In delivering the Reading First professional development program, the professional developers bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to the teaching situation, and fully realize that the teachers assigned to their academies bring the same diversity of talent and knowledge. At the same time, while respecting diversity, the professional developers are also charged with maintaining the integrity of the Reading First curriculum. They play an important role in contributing to the ongoing improvement of the program by feeding back comments and suggestions from participants and in making recommendations for revising the program. The Reading First professional developers are a critical link to support the professional learning of practicing educators.
To be selected as a Reading First Regional professional developer requires a commitment of both time and talent. This team of 175 professional developers will be asked to:
| · | attend a five-day Trainer-of-Trainers (Spring 2003) | |
| · | conduct two four-day summer academies (Please indicate that if applicants wish to conduct additional academies beyond the requisite two, that support would be most appreciated.) | |
The Reading First Regional professional developers must have the necessary background, content knowledge, and experiences in both teaching children and working with adults. The minimum qualifications for consideration as a Reading First Regional professional developer are:
| · | a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, | |
| · | elementary classroom teaching experience, preferably in K-3, and | |
| · | experience as a trainer. | |
NOTE: Preference will be given to individuals with credentials in the area of reading (Master’s degree or certification in reading or advanced coursework in reading).
Each applicant must complete an application package consisting of the following:
| 1. | Application Form | |
| 2. | Curriculum vitae – two to four pages using the template that is provided | |
| 3. | Recommendation Form – to be completed by immediate supervisor or someone familiar with the applicant’s qualifications | |
| 4. | Agreement Form – to be read and signed by applicant and sponsoring agency | |
| 5. | Spring Availability Calendar | |
| 6. | Summer Availability Calendar | |
These documents are being provided electronically. Please complete the documents electronically, then print them and sign in the appropriate places. One original and two copies of all documents must be submitted as a single package. Please do not send documents electronically. Completed application packages should be mailed to:
Just Read, Florida!
1402 Turlington Building
325 W. Gaines St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
ATTN: Barbara Elzie
Deadline for Applications is January 24, 2003
Questions concerning this application should be directed to:
Barbara Elzie
(850) 921-9969
barbara.elzie@FLDOE.org
or
Mary Little
(407) 823-1194
little@mail.ucf.edu
Reading First Regional Professional Developer Application Form
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Number of years in this position Current contract year’s start and end date (mm/dd/yy to mm/dd/yy)
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Briefly describe your experience in teaching reading.
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Briefly describe your experience in conducting training for adults.
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Adult learners require differentiated approaches to teaching. What approaches do you think are most effective with adult learners?
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From your experience and knowledge of reading, describe the most effective approach to teaching reading to ensure all students read proficiently.
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Reading First Regional Professional Developer Curriculum Vita
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Relevant Professional Experience (Provide Date(s), Position, Employer, Address, and Description of Responsibilities)
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Licenses and Certifications (Provide state name if other than Florida)
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Professional Affiliations
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Presentations and Publications
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Reading First Regional Professional Developer Recommendation Form
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Name of person being recommended
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How long and in what capacity have you known this person?
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Have you seen this person conduct training sessions for adult learners? When and on what topics or programs?
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What are this person’s strengths in the area of reading?
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What are this person’s strengths as a trainer?
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Reading First Regional Professional Developer Agreement
| 1. | colspan=2 style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;">I meet the minimum qualifications of Bachelor’s degree, experience as an elementary teacher, and experience as a trainer. | |
| 2. | colspan=2 style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;">I agree to attend a five-day Trainer-of-Trainers 3. | |
| that will be held Spring 2003 and understand that transportation, lodging, and meals will be provided by the state-contracted hosting organization. | ||
| 4. | colspan=2 style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;">I agree to conduct at least two summer academies during Summer 2003 and understand that each academy is four days in length. | |
| 5. | colspan=2 style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;">I agree that I will not modify or adapt the training. I will maintain fidelity to the program regardless of my personal views. | |
| 6. | colspan=2 style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;">I agree that I will not profit through the use of or the sale of these training materials. | |
| 7. | colspan=2 style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;">I agree to submit all required documentation such as sign-in lists, evaluations, and feedback forms, at the end of all sessions. | |
| 8. | colspan=2 style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;">I verify that, as evidenced below, I have obtained my sponsoring agency’s endorsement to conduct this training. | |
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Applicant Signature Sponsoring Agency Representative
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Reading First Regional Professional Developer Availability Calendar
Spring Trainer-of-Trainers 2003
During the summer, you will conduct professional development for only one grade level. Indicate below your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preferences for summer academies. We will try to honor your first preference.
K _____ 1 _____ 2 _____ 3 _____
Directions: Place an “X” on any date NOT available.
Reading First Regional Professional Developer Availability Calendar
Summer Academies 2003
During the summer, you will conduct professional development for only one grade level. Indicate below your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preferences for summer academies. We will try to honor your first preference.
K _____ 1 _____ 2 _____ 3 _____
Directions: Place an “X” on any date NOT available.
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