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Appendix H
Annual Learning Plan (ALP) for Experienced Teachers
(Sample Form)
The purpose of the Annual Learning Plan (ALP) is to provide a meaningful vehicle to support
experienced teachers professional learning and growth in the evaluation year and for the years
between appraisals. The ALP is teacher-authored and-directed, and is developed in a consultative
and collaborative manner with the principal. For further information, refer to section 8 of the
Teacher Performance Appraisal Technical Requirements Manual (2010).
Teachers Last Name

Teachers First Name

Biggins

Caitlin

Principals Last Name

Principals First Name

Fryer

Ron

Name of School

Name of Board

St. Patricks Elementary School

Northwest Catholic School Board

Description of Teachers Assignment (grade(s), subject(s), full-time/part-time,

elementary/secondary, etc.)

Intern teacher in split grade 5-6 classroom in a K-8 school, teaching half-time. The other
half time will be dedicated to a professional inquiry project.
Teaching subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, Drama and Christian Living. All subjects
are at the grade 5-6 level.

Appendix H

Sample Form

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Appendix H (continued)

Background to Inform Professional Growth Goals, Action Plan, and Timelines

Recommended professional growth goals and strategies from the summative report of my most
recent performance appraisal:

In my last summative report (PS2) it was suggested I continue to work on developing

effective questioning skills.
I have reviewed the Program Strategic Direction for 21 st Century learning as posted on the
Rainy River Catholic School Board website outlining district goals for the application of 21 st
Century Learning.
The Professional Goals I have set for myself are:
To develop engaging and relevant project-based learning activities that appeal to a wide
range of learner styles and interests.

To engage parents or guardians purposefully and meaningfully student learning, to create a

partnership between myself, parents and students.

To contribute collegially and independently to enhance the quality of the school climate, for
the benefit of students, parents, community and colleagues.
Professional learning and growth that I have experienced over the past year(s):

Completed PS1 and PS2 last year.

Attended PD sessions
1. Adolescent Literacy in Content Areas (May 5, 2015)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Attended ATA Teachers Convention (February 2015)

Why Do We Have to Learn This? Eco Pedagogy (Sharon Pelech 2015)
First Nations Studies Education Workshop (Dawn Burleigh October 2015)
Behaviour Workshop (January 30, 2015)
Getting that Job 10 Things You May Not Have Known (Kurtis Hewson - January 28, 2015)
Teacher as Performer (John Poulson September 2014)
Meta Analysis Relating to Achievement (John Hattie August, 2014)

Attended French Language PD Camp over the summer.

Completed course work in English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum.
Completed coursework and experimented with integrating technology into the classroom.

Reflections on parental and student input to inform my professional learning and teaching practice*:

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I have already received positive feedback from parents and students in regards to the class
website that I have developed. Parents have expressed interest and appreciation of the
website as a means of keeping up to date with their childs school activities.
- Parents want a clear understanding of expectations for their childs assignments
- Parents need ongoing and timely communication in regard to any areas of concern
- Students need to know that parents and teachers are working together to enhance
their learning both in school and at home.

*Note: Teachers are encouraged to consider parental and student input to inform their professional
learning and teaching practice. This is not a mandatory component.

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Professional Growth Goals

To develop engaging and

relevant project-based learning
activities that appeal to a wide
range of learner styles and
interests.
To engage parents or
guardians purposefully and
meaningfully student learning,
to create a partnership between
myself, parents and students.
To contribute collegially and
independently to enhance the
quality of the school climate, for
the benefit of students, parents,
community and colleagues.

Appendix H

Professional Growth Strategies to

Help Reach Goals
- incorporate outcomes from various
subject areas into a projects for
students to showcase their skills and
understanding.
- embed multiple assessment
strategies into formative and
summative student assessments to
ensure that student learner needs and
preferences are accounted for.
-Create an online open
communication system for parents
and students to use throughout the
semester with information regarding
classroom activities, expectations,
and weekly updates
- initiate and take part in classroom
and school-wide initiatives and focus
groups to contribute to the school
goals and student activities outside
the classroom by participating in
parent council meetings, and
coaching the girls volleyball team.

Sample Form

Rationale for Professional Growth

Goals and Strategies
- all students can learn, albeit in
different ways the project
will engage their interests
and allow them to
demonstrate their learning
in a variety of ways.
- ensuring the students are socially
and emotionally secure by knowing
that there is open communication with
the parents.
-developing and maintaining
meaningful and trusting relationships
with students and parents will give
students and parents evidence that I
am personally and professionally
invested in their learning and growth.

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Action Plan and Timelines

-Visitor from native friendship

centre to visit October 22 to
participate in sharing circle for
Social studies learning
- Continue to research and explore
other project based learning
opportunities that arise in the
community (ongoing)
-

weekly updates to the

classroom website and blog
-reviewing website traffic,
reminding students to record
in their agendas (that are
signed) to check out the
webpage (ongoing throughout
the year)

Parent and Scbool council

meetings (ongoing throughout
the year)

Volleyball team coaching

(season ends December 18th)

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Appendix H (continued)

Other Comments (Teacher)

As a new member of the community of Atikokan, I am still exploring ways that my students will be able to
learn from and contribute to the community. Over the course of the semester I am interested in
developing more project- based learning opportunities for the students, and seeing how my
planning can be tweaked to maximize student engagement and community involvement. As the
semester progresses I intend to touch base with as many industries and community resources as
possible to allow students multiple and varied opportunities to become active members in their
community.

Other Comments (Principal)

Date of Next Performance Appraisal

Date (yyyy/mm/dd)

Principals Signature
My signature indicates that the teacher consulted with me to review and update the Annual Learning Plan.

X
Date (yyyy/mm/dd)

Teachers Signature
My signature indicates that I reviewed and updated the Annual Learning Plan in consultation with my
principal.

X
Date (yyyy/mm/dd)

Appendix H: Annual Learning Plan