Standards for Staff Development Assessment Inventory (SAI)
Important information about the SAI
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Schools and districts can use the results of the Standards for Staff Development Assessment Inventory to learn whether their staff development programs are aligned with the Standards for Staff Development and Learning Forward'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@learningforward.org
