Kristen Hunter

5. Professional Learning Plan

The post include the past, present, and current efforts being made to implement SIM at Matoaca Middle School.

  • September 29, 2021 at 11:59 AM
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2017-2018 School Year
  • Science and social studies teachers began implementing Unit Organizer and FRAME.
2018-2019 School Year
  • 6th grade English PLC began using Unit Organizer
2019-2020 School Year
  • Matoaca Middle School hosted a SIM conference for the county and offered professional learning on Unit Organizer and Question Exploration.
  • English department was trained on Unit Organizer and began department-wide implementation.
2020-2021
  • Coaching PLC begins at Matoaca Middle. This PLC consists of SIM professional developers as well as other teacher leaders who have a passion for coaching. They use the Jim Knight Impact Cycle as their model and meet monthly to discuss coaching best practices and needs of the staff. 
2021-2022
  • New English, science and social studies teachers were trained on Unit Organizer. Science and social studies teachers were trained on FRAME.
  • Coaching PLC continues to meet monthly.
2022-2023
  • Matoaca Middle School will host regional SIM Conference.
  • The SIM professional developers at Matoaca Middle will connect with SIM professional Developers county-wide and region-wide.