REGION 2020: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT in
EDUCATION
WHAT
• To develop a region with a system that provides superior educational opportunities
for all citizens (regardless of age, race, ability and gender); promotes lifelong
learning; employs highly skilled educators; offers a diverse curriculum; promotes
parental and student accountability; and is backed by strong and equitable
financial support.
WHY
• To improve student achievement
in math, reading and science.
• To improve quality of life for the region's citizens.
• To increase the region's ability to attract quality business and
industry.
• To create a better educated workforce.
WHO SHOULD BE INVOLVED
• Representatives from higher and K-12 education
• Citizens from the region
• The Holmes Partnership Group
• State Board of Education
WHO WILL BENEFIT
• Students
• Teachers
• Communities
• Business and Industry
HOW
Strategy
Develop pilot education improvement models in math, reading and science
designed to increase student achievement and used region-wide by
local school systems
in professional development.
Action Steps
Region 2020 will convene a regional Professional Development Implementation
Team or identify an existing organization to lead this initiative.
The lead organization will:
1. Investigate current pilot programs and research in each of the
recommended areas.
2. Design pilot programs incorporating effective current strategies.
3. Obtain funding for the pilot programs.
4. Develop a plan to implement the programs in the region's schools.
5. Monitor the progress of the effort with regular evaluations
of teachers and students that include pre- and post tests
of student achievement
and satisfaction.
Role of Region 2020
• To identify and convene the
Professional Development.
• To assist in obtaining funding.
• To monitor progress.
Cost
$300,000
