NSDC's Standards for Staff Development
Assessment Inventory (SAI)
Important information about the SAI
For more information, see the following:
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Schools and districts can use the results of the NSDC Standards for
Staff Development Assessment Inventory to learn whether their staff development
programs are aligned with NSDC’s Standards for Staff Development and
the Council’s definition of quality staff development. The Southwest
Educational Development Laboratory has established the validity and reliability of
this instrument.
The self-assessment is available in both a print and an online version.
PRINT VERSION
The print version of the inventory may be purchased from the NSDC Bookstore, and is being sold only in sets of 50. Buyers will receive 50 copies of the assessment inventory and 50 scoring sheets plus instructions for administering the inventory. Price: $48, members; $60, nonmembers. NSDC Item #B244.
ONLINE VERSION
Schools that buy the online survey will be able to have all staff members
respond to a 60-question survey that takes only about 20 minutes to complete.
Schools will be provided with an access code which will allow only their staff members to respond to the online survey. Their staff members will have access to
a web site for a designated period of time. At the conclusion of that time
period, a number of summary
reports will be generated for the school. For an additional
fee, districts can register for district reports as well.
Information from the assessment includes:
- Report 1: Indicator Averages: The chart shows the average indicator values
calculated from the question responses. The five indicators needing the most
improvement have been outlined. An additional chart accompanies this report
that shows the numerical average response value for each question grouped by
standards. There are five questions per standard.
- Report 2: Frequency Counts by Indicator: Bar graphs display the frequency
of each response by count and percentage for each question. This report is
organized by the three standards sections: Context, Process, and Content. The
accompanying standards and five questions are listed by section.
- Report 3: Basic Frequency Counts. Bar graphs display the frequency of each
response by count and percentage for each question. This report is organized
by question in numerical order.
These reports will enable a faculty to draw conclusions and make
recommendations to assist in planning quality professional learning. Additional guidance
for planning
quality professional development is provided.
Online version pricing available for individual schools or school systems
If you are interested in beginning the process with your staff, contact Sue Francis, coordinator of custom-designed services, at 972-943-0381 or Sue.Francis@nsdc.org
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