Fullerton Online Teacher Induction Program

Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) – Teacher Leader

Project Option
Revised January 2024
Directions:
The ILP should be completed with Mentor input. Complete blue cells prior to classroom implementation. Complete orange
cells after POP Cycle is completed. Cells will expand as needed. When submitting completed ILP to instructor, please
include copies of all instructional resources, including Google Survey used for assessment of audience satisfaction.
Section 1: New Teacher Information
New Teacher Email Subject Area Grade Level
Brianne Band Brianne80@sbcglobal.net Multi-subject 3rd
Mentor Email School/District Date
Calvary Christian
Jenny Spencer Jspencer@ccschool.org 2/26/24
School/Private
Section 2: CSTP focus
Directions:
Identify 2-3 CSTP elements in which you are at least at the applying level for ILP focus. Use most recent CSTP Assessment.
Identify both teacher and student rating for CSTP 1 and 2. See example.
Emerging, Exploring, Applying, Integrating, Innovating

Rating Description
CSTP Element Initial
Promoting
critical
thinking T–
1.5 through Integrating T - Supports students to initiate critical thinking through independently
EXAMPLE inquiry, S– developing questions, posing problems and reflecting on multiple perspectives
problem Applying S - Students respond to questions and problems posed by the teacher and begin
solving, and to pose and solve problems of their own related to the content
reflection
Reviewing
data, both
individually
and with Reviews and monitors a broad range of data individually and with colleagues to analyze
5.3 Integrating
colleagues. student thinking and identify underlying causes of trends.
To monitor
student
learning
Establishing
and
articulating Establishes and articulates learning goals to students that integrate content standards,
4.2 Integrating
goals for interest, and learning needs.
student
learning
Collaborates
with
colleagues
Collaborates with colleagues to improve student learning and reflect on teaching practice
and the
6.3 Applying at the classroom level. Interacts with members for the broader community to access
broader
resources that support teachers effectiveness and student learning.
professional
community to
support
 teacher and
student
learning
Section 3: Teacher Leader Inquiry Focus and Planning
Project Title Inquiry Question Project Objective(s)
Identify and share online resources available
Will teachers use the online curriculum
PD Focusing on EL Curriculum resources more is provided training?
within our existing ELA curriculum and how they
can be utilized within a lesson.
How Project Fits into
Audience for Project Professional Goals and/or How Audience Satisfaction will be
(Who Participates/Who Benefits) Department/School/District Assessed
Needs
No PD was provided when
adopting new curriculum. Requested feedback from teachers
Teaching Staff grades 1-5 This is a much needed on the potential use of the resources
resource for teachers using provided.
the ELA curriculum
Special Emphasis: Teacher Leader Model Standards and NBPTS Core Propositions
Directions:
Identify at least one standard (NBPTS, ISTE C, Teacher Leader Model Standards) that is the special emphasis focus of your
project. Explain how these standards will be incorporated. You may add more than 1 if you wish.
Special Emphasis Focus How Special Emphasis will be Incorporated
ISTE C 4.3 Collaborator –
Coaches establish productive relationships with I will be partnering with teaching staff grades 1-5 to identify digital
educators to improve instructional practice and learning content that is developmentally appropriate and aligned to
learning outcomes. standards. I’ll be providing personalized support by planning and
modeling effective use of technology to improve student learning.

Inquiry Implementation Plan

Analyze Discuss Results
Milestone 1 Milestone 2 Milestone 3 Results with Mentor
Milestone 4 Milestone 5
Identify a
Create a
variety of useful
step-by-
resources that
Create all access step for
Identify name and date currently exist Share with
document providing assigning
for activities. on our ELA Staff and
instruction to input student to Mentor meeting
website that Request
student into the online a class and
teachers could feedback.
ELA website. assigning
use for
work
instruction and
online.
practice skills.
April 12 April 12 April 19 April 26 May 1
After adopting a new ELA curriculum and receiving little to no training, teachers are using only
Provide 1-2 sentence
a small portion of the resources available to them. I will be providing step by step instructions
summary of your
to setting up a class in the online component of our curriculum and providing a list of online
teacher leader project.
resources available to them that can supplement, support, and strengthen their lessons.
Summarize process for
Request feedback from teachers to determine if they are/will be utilizing resources and or
analyzing effectiveness
identifying needs for additional training.
of leadership role.
Section 4: Inquiry Research and Exploration
Directions
Research/Professional Learning (Identify two articles that have informed inquiry focus. Provide title, URL or citation, and
statement of what was learned.)
“Why Teachers Need Curriculum-Based
Professional Development to Improve Supporting Staff to Effectively Implement Curricula
Student Learning” https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/supporting-staff-
https://www.studiesweekly.com/curriculum-based- effectively-implement-curricula
professional-development/

Teachers need PD when implementing a new In order for teachers to teach new curriculum effectively, they need
curriculum so they can feel more confident to understand how to use it responsibly, intentionally, and with
teaching. Also, understanding the curriculum’s fidelity.
teaching strategies allows consistency. When
teachers are not comfortable with the new
strategies they lean on their own strategies which
can create inconsistency and sometimes less
effective strategies.
Colleagues (Summarize how two colleagues have addressed similar leadership roles OR the status of the issue at
department/school/district level.)
In-service was previously held providing directions
for initial set up of online curriculum resources. Due A fourth grade teacher utilizes some online resources, primarily by
to a difficult process, and limited training from the printing practice sheets to be used in the classroom. Teacher
company, many teachers struggled to utilize advised she has little knowledge of the remaining resources online.
resources moving forward.
Section 5: Results and Reflection
Describe the impact you feel you Suggestions for Continued
Initial Rating
CSTP Element made on your own growth as an Growth as an educator and
educator and leader. leader
Promoting
I will look into more research
critical
I feel that by presenting at a in this area and try to apply it.
thinking
conference I was able to…. At the conference, I attended
through
T – Integrating a session that gave me good
1.5 inquiry,
S – Applying As I spoke about my strategies, I ideas to….
problem
realized that there were things I I want to conduct a PD for my
solving,
can do differently such as… grade level team based on
and
this project
reflection
I intend to continue researching
Putting together a slideshow
Organizing and sharing additional resources
presentation that demonstrates the
curriculum that can be utilized in the
use and potential online resources
to facilitate classroom, including new
from our ELA curriculum has allowed
student technology and online resources.
3.3 I - Innovating to be more confident in my own
understand I would also like to provide in-
knowledge of the curriculum as well
ing of the person PD at the beginning of
subject as better understanding how I can
the school year to provide
matter create variety in teaching for my
teachers with additional online
diverse group of students.
resource training.

Special Emphasis (Teacher Leader Model Standards or NBPTS Core Propositions

Key Learnings and New Skills/Knowledge Contribution to
Product(s) Generated
Developed by Teacher Others/Department/School/District
I have been able to open the lines of communication *How to slideshow to
with the other teachers and receive feedback about upload class roster into Provides instruction for teachers to
what is needed to fill curriculum gaps and training online curriculum. prepare and utilize online ELA
gaps to improve instruction. This has made such a *Shareable list and resources, not for which they have
difference in understanding the obstacles teachers explanation of online not previously received training on.
are facing and helped to guide my research. curriculum resources.
Mentor Feedback
Directions:
The Mentor should Identify strengths and areas of improvement in each of the following areas.
Effectiveness of resources designed by the I have shown other teachers what Mrs. Band made and everyone is
Candidate, including presentation, notes, handouts, excited about what she has made. The teachers all agree it is
and other resources. simple to understand and answers all of their questions.
This project is something I plan to use for years with the teacher on
staff. While getting feedback no one could think of anything that
was missing! The teachers were impressed with everything Mrs.
Effectiveness of Overall Project Band was able to show them. Since the teachers have never had an
in depth training on this curriculum the teachers explained that this
project is their training but better since they can reference back to
it!
This project explains so much about the Wonders Curriculum to the
Value of project for audience. teachers. This project is exactly what they needed! They value it
tremendously.
Mrs. Band is a joy to work with. She has wonderful classroom
Overall feedback management and a positive energy in her classroom. She also
found a topic that benefits the entire school.
Action Items (some may not be applicable)
For curriculum design,
This project helps all of the teachers with their lesson planning and assessments. The teachers
lesson planning,
can now find the resources at their fingertips!
assessment planning
Everytime I walk into her classroom, I see a new strategy. Technology implemented to
accommodate a student and a variety of other meaningful activities. Mrs. Band teaches with a
For classroom practice
passion for all of her students and is willing to come along with each student in her classroom.
The work that she pours into her classroom is incredible.
For teaching English
Mrs. Band knows her students well. Parts of her project were designed for one of her students
learners, students with
with a severe learning difference. She struggles with attention when she has a pencil in her
special needs, and
hand. So Mrs. Band has created an assessment with the girl using technology. What a gift
students with other
Mrs. Band has helped meet all of her students' needs.
instructional challenges
For future professional
She will be working on reintroducing PLC groups for the following year.
development
For supporting This project helped K-8th grade teachers. We have asked for training and since COVID we have
others/department/ been unable to get a live person to come out and teach us. The company had us watch videos.
school/district What Mrs. Band has done is what everyone has been asking for.
Other
Other Notes and Comments

I have loved watching Mrs. Band, who started as a fantastic teacher 2 years ago, blossom into an incredible teacher. If I
had a child entering 3rd grade I would want Mrs. Band to be their teacher. (I believe that is the best compliment to give
any teacher)