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Edmonds School DistrictLynnwood, WA
Background Context
The Edmonds School District has a total enrollment of 21,469 students. Student Racial/Ethnic Composition: 1.8% American Indian or Alaska Native
Limited English Proficient: 5.3%
Edmonds School District has a history of collaborative professional development that involves staff in planning, implementing, and decision-making. The original district-wide change model grew out of a National Science Foundation grant created to restructure mathematics. The model evolved to address all areas of teaching and learning. Committees set up to respond to the needs of this evolution identified principles for professional development, surveyed staff on their development needs, drafted teacher performance standards in core subjects, and drafted a teacher self-appraisal guide. Throughout these efforts, professional development has continued to be collaborative, involving district administrators, teachers, support staff, and the professional development association. The aim of professional development at Edmonds is to create and sustain a learning community among staff that nurtures a culture of innovation and risk taking, with a focus on improvement. The goal is to maximize the potential of each staff member by increasing knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach students. Staff are accountable for the quality of their performance. The ultimate goal of the district's program is to increase the number of students who meet or exceed state standards in math, reading, writing, and listening to ensure that all students realize their academic potential. |
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