PLP Roadmap Lesson Plan Your Professional Learning Plan
A Roadmap for Continuous Educator Growth
Total Time
110 Min
Objective
Teacher candidates will be able to reflect on their professional growth, identify a Georgia State Evaluation Standard (TKES) and specific indicator for development, create a SMART goal, and outline a professional learning plan with actionable steps and assessment strategies.
The "Why"
Developing a Professional Learning Plan is crucial for continuous growth as an educator. This lesson empowers teacher candidates to take ownership of their professional development, ensuring they are reflective practitioners committed to improving their teaching practice.
Preparation
• Review lesson plan, slide deck, and teacher script.
• Print copies of PLP Template, Rubric, and TKES 6e Handout for all 24 candidates.
• Ensure projector, markers, and chart paper are available.
• Prepare list of potential PD resources (online courses, articles, workshops) aligning with TKES 6e.
Materials
Whiteboard & Projector
PLP Template Worksheet
Rubric Overview Handout
TKES Standard 6e Handout
Teacher Script & Slide Deck
Digital Device Access
Instructional Sequence
Time / Phase Learning Activities & Teacher Actions 10 MIN Warm-Up Reflect & Connect
Individual reflection on a recent teaching experience using the Reflection Warm-Up activity.
Candidates identify one area for improvement and share with a partner.
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| 20 MIN
Introduction to PLPs & TKES 6e
Present Slide Deck (Slides 1-5) using Teacher Script .
Distribute and discuss Rubric Overview and TKES Standard 6e Handout .
Focus on reflective/intentional practice definition and relevance.
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| 25 MIN
Standard Deconstruction & Goals
Small groups (3-4) discuss TKES 6e indicators.
Collaboratively identify development areas using the PLP Template .
Draft preliminary SMART goals for the group’s assigned area.
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| 20 MIN
Data & Justification
Pair work within larger groups.
Discuss and document specific data sources (GACE, feedback, PBDA) to justify chosen goal.
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| 25 MIN
Action Plan Research
Independent research for 2 specific PD experiences (webinars, articles).
Complete remaining PLP Template sections (Timelines, Monitoring, Assessment).
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| 10 MIN
Game & Reflection
PD Pathway Challenge (5 min): Rapid review game.One-Word Cool-Down (5 min): Summary takeaway sharing.
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Professional Learning Roadmap Slides Your Professional Learning Plan
A Roadmap for Growth
Welcome, Future Educators!
Why a PLP Matters
Continuous Growth : Education is always evolving!Personalized Development : Focus on *your* needs.Impact on Students : Better teachers = better learning.Professional Responsibility : A hallmark of effectiveness.
Georgia Evaluation Standards (TKES)
TKES : Teacher Keys Effectiveness System
A framework for effective teaching practices.
Guides professional development and evaluation.
Our Focus Today:
Standard 6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
Standard 6e:
"Develop and sustain the habit of reflective and intentional practice in their daily work..."
Reflective?
What does it mean to you in the classroom?
Intentional?
How does reflection lead to purposeful choice?
Setting SMART Goals
S Specific
M Measurable
A Attainable
R Relevant
T Timely
Data-Driven Growth
Identify areas for development based on evidence , not guesswork.
GACE Scores
Observation Feedback
Partner Teacher Input
Self-Assessment (CAPS)
"I am identifying this area to develop because [Specific Feedback/Data] showed that my students were not..."
Action Plans & Experiences
Find Your Pathway:
Webinars
Articles
Books
Mentoring
Track Progress:
Certificates & Notes
Peer Observation
Student Feedback
Game On!
PD Pathway Challenge
Quickly test your PLP knowledge. Reflect on SMART goals, TKES standards, and the roadmap for growth!
Wrap-Up: Your Journey Continues
One-Word Takeaway
"Share one word that encapsulates your learning or feeling about developing your Professional Learning Plan."
Keep Growing
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Keep Reflecting
PLP Facilitator Teacher Script Professional Learning Plan
Comprehensive Teacher Script
110 MINUTES
Warm-Up: Reflect & Connect (10 Minutes)
"Good morning, future educators! Today, we're going to dive into a really important aspect of your professional journey: continuous growth and reflection. To start, I want you to take a moment to reflect on a recent teaching experience you've had during your field placements..."
Action: Direct students to the Reflection Warm-Up worksheet. Give 2 minutes for silent writing.
"Now, turn to a partner and briefly share your reflection and the area you'd like to improve. Listen to each other... This is just a quick connection."
I Do: Introduction to PLPs & TKES 6e (20 Minutes)
[Slide 1-2]
"So, what exactly is a PLP? Think of it as your personalized roadmap for growth... It's a living document that will guide your journey... Education is constantly evolving, and as professionals, we must evolve with it."
Action: Distribute Rubric and TKES 6e Handout.
[Slide 3-4]
"Standard 6e states: 'Develop and sustain the habit of reflective and intentional practice...' What does 'reflective practice' mean to you? Discuss with a partner for a minute or two."
We Do (Part 1): Deconstructing & Goals (25 Minutes)
Group Work: Divide candidates into groups of 3-4.
"Your first task is to deconstruct TKES Standard 6e. Discuss what each part means and what it looks like in a real classroom. Then identify specific areas for development related to 6e that you personally need to grow in..."
[Slide 5]
"Once you've identified an area, define a preliminary SMART goal. Remember: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely. Example: 'By the end of the semester, I will implement a weekly reflective journal practice...'"
We Do (Part 2): Data & Justification (20 Minutes)
Pair Work: Candidates pair up within their small groups.
[Slide 6]
"With your partner, focus on the 'Justification' section. This is where you bring in the evidence! Was it feedback from your partner teacher? A GACE score? Your self-assessment from the PBDA or CAPS? Be specific."
You Do: Action Plan & PD Research (25 Minutes)
Independent Work: Return to individual desks.
[Slide 7-8]
"Research and identify two specific professional development experiences. Could be academic articles, webinars, workshops... Make sure you list titles, authors, or URLs. critically, how will you assess the impact of this learning on your practice?"
Teaching Moment Reflection Warm-Up Teaching Moment Reflection
Professional Learning Plan: Warm-Up Activity
Name:
Date:
1 Describe a recent teaching experience:
Think of a specific lesson, student interaction, or classroom strategy you implemented in your field placement.
2 What went well?
3 Why did you choose this area?
4 Identify ONE area for improvement or growth:
Be as specific as possible (e.g., "improving wait time during questioning" vs "classroom management").
Next Step: Be prepared to share your identified area for improvement with a partner.
Growth Gambit Challenge Game PD Pathway Challenge
A Rapid Review Game for Professional Learning Plans
How to Play
Teacher reads a statement or question aloud.
Candidates respond instantly (Thumbs Up/Down for T/F).
Short answer questions are shouted out or written.
The goal is quick recall and reinforcement of key concepts.
Challenge Question / Statement Key (Answer) 1. A PLP is only for teachers who are struggling. (T/F) FALSE (Continuous growth) 2. Which letter of SMART goal stands for "realistic" or "reachable"? A (Attainable) 3. Data sources like GACE scores or partner teacher feedback are important for PLP justification. (T/F) TRUE (Data-driven) 4. What does the "T" in SMART goal stand for? TIMELY 5. Reflective practice means only thinking about what went wrong. (T/F) FALSE (Successes too) 6. Name one example of a professional development experience you could include. Webinar, Article, Mentoring... 7. Your PLP should be static and never change. (T/F) FALSE (Living document) 8. What is the Georgia State Evaluation Standard focused on today? TKES Standard 6e 9. "I want to be a better teacher" is a SMART goal. (T/F) FALSE (Not specific/timely) 10. Name one assessment strategy to measure the impact of your learning. Peer Observation, Student Data...
Facilitator Tip: Keep the pace fast! Award "growth points" to teams that answer first or most accurately to increase engagement.
Final Word Exit Ticket The Final Word
Professional Learning Plan: Exit Ticket
My "One-Word" Takeaway:
Write your word here
Summarize your learning or feelings about starting your professional growth journey in just one word.
Optional: Why did you choose this word?
Reflect
Ignite
Grow
Professional Growth Blueprint Template Professional Learning Plan (PLP)
Continuous Growth Blueprint
Name: _________________________
Date: __________________________
Section 1: Focus Area (TKES Standard)
Standard Title & Language:
(e.g., Standard 6. Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator)
Specific Indicator for Development:
(e.g., 6e: Develop and sustain the habit of reflective and intentional practice...)
Section 2: SMART Goal Setting
Ensure your goal is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely.
Section 3: Justification & Evidence
Why this area? (Link to evaluations/feedback):
Data Source 1:
Data Source 2:
Section 4: Action Plan & Assessment
Professional Learning Experience 1
Description (Title, Author, URL):
Documentation Method:
Assessment Strategy:
Professional Learning Experience 2
Description (Title, Author, URL):
Documentation Method:
Assessment Strategy:
Section 5: Implementation Timeline
Outline specific milestones for Spring Semester Senior Year.
February
March
April
May
Reference the Rubric for Exceeds Expectations Criteria
Excellence Standards Rubric PLP Rubric
Standard 6: Professionalism
Assessment Tool
Total Points: 50
TKES Standard 6
Early childhood educators develop and sustain the habit of reflective and intentional practice in their daily work with young children and as members of the early childhood profession.
Criteria Exceeds Expectations (48-50 pts) Score Goal Setting (SMART) SMART goal is highly specific, measurable, clearly attainable, directly relevant to TKES 6e, and includes a precise timeline. Goal shows deep reflection on teaching practice. Data & Justification Justification is robust and clearly linked to specific indicator 6e. At least two high-quality data sources (e.g., PBDA, GACE, Partner Feedback) are explicitly cited and analyzed. Action Plan (PD Experiences) Two PD experiences are highly relevant, specific, and academically rigorous. References (titles, authors, URLs) are provided. Action steps are logical and comprehensive. Documentation & Assessment Evidence collection is clearly defined for both experiences. Assessment strategies are innovative and directly measure the impact on student learning or candidate practice. Timeline & Professionalism Timeline is realistic, detailed, and ensures completion within the semester. Document is professionally presented, free of errors, and demonstrates a commitment to growth.
Total Score
/ 50
Note: Plans that do not meet the "Exceeds" criteria but fulfill minimum requirements will be scored according to established department benchmarks (Met/Not Met).
Reflective Practice Focus Handout Focus Standard: TKES 6e
Standard 6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
Full Standard Language
Early childhood educators (a) identify and participate as members of the early childhood profession. They serve as informed advocates for young children, for the families of the children on their care, and for the early childhood profession.
They (b) know and use ethical guidelines and other early childhood professional guidelines. They (c) have professional communication skills that effectively support their relationships and work with young children, families, and colleagues.
Early childhood educators (d) are continuous, collaborative learners who (e) develop and sustain the habit of reflective and intentional practice in their daily work with young children and as members of the early childhood profession.
Reflective vs. Intentional
Reflective Practice
Thinking back on teaching – what worked, what didn't, and identifying the "why" behind student outcomes.
Intentional Practice
Making deliberate, purposeful choices based on reflection to specifically target student needs.
Questions to Consider
How can reflection become a consistent part of your daily teaching, not just a weekly task?
How does being reflective contribute to your identity within the broader teaching profession ?
What data (student work, observations) can you use to inform your reflection?
InTASC Standard 9 • TAPS Standard 9
