Staff Development
STMA District Staff Development
The District Staff Development Committee is charged with structuring district-wide professional development intending to improve instruction and ultimately student achievement. This committee develops district staff development goals that align with the district’s strategic directions. Subsequently, individual site teams draft school improvement plans, write SMART goals, and prepare building staff development action plans in a concerted effort to carry out the district’s mission of providing a safe environment where students develop lifelong learning skills that nurture positive attitudes and self-worth.
STMA District Priorities
These priorities are closely aligned with our strategic plan. As part of this plan, we will prioritize the following activities:
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Behavior Support & Professional Learning Using Real School Data
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Curriculum Maps & Standards-Aligned Instructional Guides
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MTSS, Interventions & Data-Driven Instruction
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READ Act Implementation
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Digital Citizenship & AI Integration
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Educator Evaluation Tool & Inter-Rater Reliability
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Portrait of a Learner
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Tier 1 Health
District 885 Vision
STMA Schools will be the pride of our community, educating the whole student, with excellence in academics, arts, activities, and athletics through the empowerment of a world-class staff.
STMA Strategic Directions
To achieve its mission and attain its vision, District 885 will:
- Engage in continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
- Engage in continuous improvement of student support systems and programs.
- Cultivate family and community connections and increase advocacy in support of the district mission.
- Align people and organizational resources to sustain district success.