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2008 Professional Development Evaluations

Mean Evaluation Results

Scale: 5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor
Course TitleCourse Rating
Instructor Rating
Cognitive Coaching Seminar Days 1-4
4.22
4.31
Cognitive Coaching Seminar Days 5-8 4.694.82
Creating Successful Writers through 6+1 Trait Instruction 4.69 4.77
Health Realization4.254.19
High School Math Curriculum 4.60
4.80
Improving School Climate  4.8 4.9
Inquiry Science Unit Development 4.90
4.90
Leadership for Differentiating Schools and Classrooms 4.69
4.94
PowerSchool Workshop4.674.67
Preparing for National Board Certification4.754.63
Principal's Toolkit Cohort Series
4.434.43
Professional Support and Supervision/Evaluation 5
5
Teaching for Critical Reading 5
5
  • What to Look for in the Results-oriented Differentiated Classroom
see 2007see 2007
  • What to Look for in the Results-oriented Math Classroom
4.554.69
  • What to Look for in the Results-oriented Reading Classroom
4.234.38
  • What to Look for in the Results-oriented Science Classroom
4.714.71
  • What to Look for in the Results-oriented Writing Classroom
3.533.80
Average Ratings
4.56
4.63

2007 Professional Development Evaluations

Mean Evaluation Results

Scale: 5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor
Course Title
Course Rating
Instructor Rating
Advanced Communication Skills for Educators
4.93
4.93
Health Realization
4.66
4.43
Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar Days 1-4
4.50
4.70
Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar Refresher
4.36
4.46
Data-Driven Decision Making and Data Teams (Mill River)
4.22
4.38
Data-Driven Decision Making and Data Teams (spring)
4.15
4.35
Data-Grounded Decision Making (OSSU)
4.27
4.50
Data Teams (Mill River)
4.64
4.75
Data Teams (spring)
4.21
4.36
Developing a Framework for School Counseling Programs
3.83
3.97
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom Level 1
5.00
5.00
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom Level 2
5.00
5.00
The Gilded Age through the lens of Vermont
4.37
4.17
Improving Math Instruction Utilizing Vertical Acceleration
4.97
5.00
Improving Math Instruction: High School Extension
4.80
5.00
Improving Math Instruction Refresher with Mahesh Sharma
4.90
5.00
Integrating Technology in the Curriculum
3.57
3.54
Leadership for Differentiating Schools and Classrooms
4.86
4.93
Multiplicative Reasoning (Stowe Math Lab School )
4.67
4.73
Pathwise: Framework Induction Program
4.57
5.00
Pathwise Introduction (BSU)
3.79
4.24
Polarity Management
4.89
5.00
Responsive Classroom Leadership: Supporting Classroom Implementation

4.50

4.50

Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Mahesh Sharma
4.65
4.78
The Three Minute Classroom Walk-Through
4.63
4.63
What to Look for in the Differentiated Classroom
3.91
4.35
Average Ratings
4.49
4.72

2006 Professional Development Evaluations

Mean Evaluation Results

Scale: 5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor
Course Title
Course Rating
Instructor Rating
Applied Economics and Innovative Teaching for High School Teachers
4.55
4.55
Bringing Out the Best in Students, Schools and Staff: Health Realization and its Application in School Settings

5.00

5.00

Communication Skills for Educators
4.83
4.83
Cognitive Coaching Foundations Seminar (Training Days 1 - 4)
4.38
4.75
Cognitive Coaching Foundations Seminar (Training Days 5 - 8)

4.88

4.92

Data-Driven Decision Making and Data Teams (June)
4.36
4.41
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed Ability Classroom Lvl 1

4.85

4.88

Elementary Science: Inquiry Methods and Curriculum

4.78

4.89

Improving Mathematics Instruction with Prof Mahesh Sharma
5.00
4.95
Integrating Technology in the Curriculum (Moylan)
5.00
5.00
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
4.42
4.63
March Mahesh Sharma Math Presentation
4.70
4.78
Native American Stereotypes (Helen Day Art Center Workshop)
4.45
4.50
Pathwise: Framework Induction Program

4.57

4.71

Pathwise: Introduction to the Framework

4.11

4.56

Play Therapy: Theory and Practice

4.67

4.67

Strategies for Improving School Climate - Elementary

4.75

4.90

Strategies for Improving School Climate - Middle

4.69

4.81

Strengthening Math Content Understanding for Educators

4.75

5.00

Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking

3.87

4.35

Average Ratings
4.63
4.75

2005 Professional Development Evaluations

Mean Evaluation Results

Scale: 5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor
Course Title
Course Rating
Instructor Rating
Adventure-based Learning and Low Ropes Course Facilitation Training
4.83
4.75
Applied Economics and Innovative Teaching for High School Teachers
5.00
5.00
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom -- Level 1 (Cabot Session)
4.55
4.95
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom -- Level 1 (Chelsea Session)
4.75
4.83
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom -- Level 2
5.00
5.00
March Mahesh Sharma Math Presentation
4.67
4.76
Improving Mathematics Instruction: Using Vertical Acceleration
4.97
4.97
Intel: Teach to the Future
4.79
4.79
Introduction to Teaching, Learning & Assessing Science Inquiry
4.80
5.00
Living the Revolution: the Early American Republic 1789-1820
3.67
3.51
Mathematics Lab School
4.11
4.11
Mathematics Lab School - Level 2
4.33
4.50
Montpelier Leadership Series
4.33
4.33
Organizing and Managing a Comprehensive Reading Program in Grades 3 - 6
4.57
4.71
Pathwise: Introduction to the Framework
5.00
5.00
Pathwise: Framework Observation Program
4.25
4.63
Pathwise: Framework Portfolio Program
4.75
5.00
Strengthening Math Content Understanding for Educators
4.88
5.00
Average Ratings
4.63
4.71

2004 Professional Development Evaluations

Mean Evaluation Results

Scale: 5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor
Course Title
Course Rating
Instructor Rating
Classroom Assessment Design and Practices
4.57
5.00
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom -- Level 1
4.57
4.83
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom -- Level 2
4.54
4.88
Effectively Managing Conflict to Achieve Results
4.79
4.86
Integrating Information Technology in the Classroom
4.75
4.75
Mathematics Lab School
4.38
4.68
Teaching for Critical Reading
5.00
5.00
Strengthening Math Content Understanding for Educators
4.81
5.00
Literacy Lab School
4.89
4.89
Literacy Lab School (Level 2)
5.00
5.00
The Substance Abuse Dilemma: Understanding and Resiliency Training
4.36
4.32
Pathwise: Framework Observation Program
4.25
4.44
Teachers Exploring and Integrating Multimedia
4.83
5.00
Robert Marzano's What Works In Schools
4.30
4.90
Responsive Classroom Practicum
4.33
4.00
Advanced Responsive Classroom Practicum
4.86
4.83
Grade Expectations and the High School Writing Curriculum
4.07
4.13
Pathwise: Framework Induction Program
4.67
4.89
Demystifying Mathematics for Classroom Teachers
4.07
4.39
Pathwise: Introduction to the Framework
3.81
4.31
Average Ratings
4.54
4.71

2003 Professional Development Evaluations

Mean Evaluation Results

Scale: 5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor
Course Title
Course Rating
Instructor Rating
Adventures in Learning and Low Ropes Course Facilitation
5.00
5.00
Study Group: Rethinking Special Education for a New Century
4.76
4.94
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
4.50
4.54
Woodcock Johnson III: From Beginning to End
4.44
4.77
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom -- Level 1
4.36
4.58
Leadership for Differentiating Schools and Classrooms
5.00
5.00
Teaching for Critical Reading (June session)
4.44
4.75
Teaching for Critical Reading (August session)
5.00
4.94
Integrating Information Technology in the Classroom
4.63
4.75
Service-Learning Best Practices and Community Connections
4.00
4.33
Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors
4.58
4.83
Teachers Exploring and Integrating Multimedia
4.44
4.56
Effectively Managing Conflict to Achieve Results
4.80
4.60
Average Ratings
4.61
4.74

2002 Professional Development Evaluations

Mean Evaluation Results

Scale: 5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor
Course Title
Course Rating
Instructor Rating
ELLCO Workshop
4.00
3.50
Results and Performance Accountability: School Climate Links Workshop
3.86
4.00
Finding the Best Educational Resources on the Web (on-line workshop)
4.10
3.87
Approaches and Tools for Developing Web Enhanced Lessons (on-line workshop)
4.35
4.00
Inquiry in the Science Classroom Using Internet-based Data Sources (on-line workshop)
3.75
3.50
Training in Autism (Average Module Rating)
4.06
4.19
Teaching for Critical Reading (in grades 4 - 8) June session
4.93
4.93
Teaching for Critical Reading (in grades 4 - 8) July/August session
5.00
5.00
Integrating Information Technology in the Classroom
4.90
4.98
Classroom Assessment Design and Practices
4.55
4.61
Literacy Lab School
4.86
4.86
Responsive Classroom Practicum
5.00
5.00
Advanced Responsive Classroom Practicum
4.33
4.67
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom - Level 1
4.75
4.83
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom - Level 2
4.80
5.00
Connecting Service Learning to the Classroom
4.36
4.08
Para-educator Entry Level Training
4.79
4.83
Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom
4.59
4.79
Average Ratings
4.49
4.46

2001 Professional Development Evaluations

Mean Evaluation Results

Scale: 5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor
Course Title
Course Rating
Instructor Rating
Literacy Lab School
4.87
4.80
Early Literacy Lab School
4.42
4.58
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom - Level 1
4.94
5.00
Responsive Classroom Practicum
4.70
4.80
Middle Level Responsive Classroom Practicum
4.35
4.55
Integrating Information Technology in the Classroom
4.83
4.88
Average Ratings
4.69
4.77

2000 Professional Development Evaluations

Mean Evaluation Results

Scale: 5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor
Course Title
Course Rating
Instructor Rating
Developing Standards-Based Units of Study Utilizing Applied Learning
4.55
4.79
Literacy Lab School
4.65
4.68
Math Content and Problem Solving
4.74
4.89
Differentiated Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom
4.79
4.86
Responsive Classroom for Credit
4.55
4.55
Integrating Information Technology in the Classroom
4.57
5.00
Average Ratings
4.63
4.78



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