Individualized Professional Development Plan

Emma Scott

Professional Development Experiences

Professional Memberships:
● Cult of Pedagogy New Teacher Membership
● Understood.org Membership

Awards:
● Aquinas College Transfer Scholarship
● Aquinas College Alumni Scholarship
● Aquinas College Deans List Spring 2018

Presentations:
● Educational Portfolio Assessment Presentation Aquinas College Grand Rapids, Mi 2018

Workshops & Conferences Attended:

● Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention Training in Jenison, MI 2017
● Orton Gillingham Workshop in Grand Rapids, MI 2018

Professional Development Plan and Goals

Areas of Strength
CEC Initial Preparation Standard 4: Assessment

Beginning special education professionals use multiple methods of assessment and data sources in making
educational decisions.

Key Element 4.2​ : Beginning special education professionals use knowledge of measurement principles and
practices to interpret assessment results and guide educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities.

Evidence:​​ In my work during my practicum placement, I reviewed a case file of the assessment data of a student I
was working with. I interpreted assessment results from multiple sources to produce a Individualized Education Plan
with three data-based goals.

CEC Initial Preparation Standard 2: Learning Environments

Beginning special education professionals create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments so that
individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop emotional well being, positive
social interactions, and self-determination.

Key Element 2.3​ : Beginning special education professionals know how to intervene safely and appropriately
with individuals with exceptionalities in crisis.
Evidence:​​ In my work during my practicum placement, I was given the opportunity to intervene during a crisis
situation with two students with learning disabilities. I intervened in the crisis and guided the individual who was
having an outburst out of the classroom to keep students in the classroom safe.

Areas of Growth:
Goals:
CEC Initial Preparation Standard 6

Beginning special education professionals use foundational knowledge of the field and their professional ethical
principles and practice standards to inform special education practice, to engage in lifelong learning, and to advance
the profession.

Key Element 6.1:​ B ​ eginning special education professionals understand the significance of lifelong learning
and participate in professional activities and learning communities.

Rationale:​​ This year, I hope to become a member of the NEA and the CEC. I hope to join at least two free
memberships for beginning teachers. I want to become more active in professional learning communities for
beginning teachers so I am up to date on the most recent issues and practices in education.

Evidence:​​ (Include Items that demonstrate that you have met the criteria)