1	Professional Growth Plans For Teachers Charting the course of their own professional development
2	What is a Professional Growth Plan? A Professional Growth Plan (PGP) is a professional standards document that helps teachers navigate through countless professional development opportunities by identifying a destination and pathway before the journey begins. Example…
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5	Where does this fit into my preparation program? Pre-Service Teachers write a Professional Growth Plan Pre-Service Teachers provide a copy of the PGP for the University Intern Coordinator Interns fine-tune the PGP during the internship based on interest and need.
6	Professional Growth Plan Content: Select 3 to 5 (only!) skill or knowledge base areas targeted for growth. Consider the student learning context likely to be present in your internship Consider skills that were challenging for you in practicum settings Consider the evaluation criteria that you know will be rated in the internship Consider what inspires you!
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8	Who will monitor your PGP? The point is for YOU to take responsibility for your own professional development by setting and monitoring progress toward goals YOU want to reach. However, your pre-service program Instructor or intern supervisor will guide you through the process while you practice!
9	What purpose does this serve? Puts individuals in charge of their own professional development. Fosters alignment between the immediate needs of the classroom and a teacher’s professional development activity.
10	Does the PGP have any relevance to my role as an in-service teacher? Yes. In-service teachers develop a Professional Growth Plan when they seek a Professional Certificate, the second tier of certification in Washington State. Additionally, many school districts require professional development plans for all contracted teachers.
11	Getting Started, moving forward… A designated course instructor in your program will provide you with a PGP form and assign you the task of identifying relevant targets. Keep a copy for your University Intern Supervisor who will attach it to your final internship evaluation form. You may add, delete, or change PGP goals during your internship and beyond to maintain its relevance.
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