Staff Handbook PD DOL

If an employee is unsure about how to use a piece of safety equipment, what should they do according to the professional responsibilities listed?

• Guess and use it anyway

• Ignore the equipment

• Follow the District’s general safety policies and department rules regarding proper use of approved safety equipment and apparel

• Wait for someone else to use it first

Why should parent conferences never be held during instructional time?

• To avoid interrupting student learning

• Because parents are not allowed in classrooms

• Because teachers are unavailable during that time

• To ensure conferences are not documented

Which of the following statements best describes the guidelines for district web pages, links, and content?

• They can be about any topic as long as they are interesting.

• They must be academic in nature, school-related, and appropriate for educational purposes.

• They should promote personal businesses.

• They can include any type of content as long as it is popular.

Why should teachers avoid using their personal devices during instructional time?

• Because it is not allowed unless being used for student learning or required record keeping

• Because personal devices are too slow

• Because students might want to use them

• Because they are not compatible with school Wi-Fi

Which of the following is NOT included in the field trip form?

• The cost of the field trip

• The purpose of the field trip

• List of students attending and not attending

• Who will be responsible for those not attending for each class period

Why should assessments be administered OnTrack?

• To make grading easier for teachers

• To ensure proper student data monitoring

• To reduce the number of assessments

• To allow students to skip assessments

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the "Do Now" non-negotiable in a classroom setting?

• An activity students complete immediately at the start of class

• A seating arrangement for students

• A technology tool for teachers

• A method for transitioning between classes

According to the NES discipline model, what is the first step a teacher should take when a student is persistently disruptive?

• Parental Contact with documentation

• Warning/Corrective Teacher Technique of Choice

• Level 1 Corrective Techniques

• Student removal after Administrator Contact

What is the primary goal of classroom management?

• To ensure that the teacher maintains complete control over the classroom at all times.

• To create a safe and conducive learning environment for all students.

• To enforce strict discipline and punishment for misbehavior.

• To minimize the amount of time spent on teaching and increase testing.