Instruction and Staff Development
Office for Instruction and Staff Development
Phone Number: 315-536-8538
Fax Number: 315-279-1269
Phone Number: 315-536-8538
Fax Number: 315-279-1269
The Office for Instruction and Staff Development is supervised by Greg Baker, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Staff Development. This department oversees the district's PK-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment as well as the staff development programs, home schooling, and adult education.
Greg Baker - Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Staff Development, Director of District Data
Stacey Barden - Director of Student Support Services
Kim Dinehart - Secretary for Instruction and Staff Development
Tiffany Snyder - Assessment and Testing Secretary
Daniel Marshall - District Technology Integrator
Christine Hallings - Literacy Coach
Hannah Peck - Mentor Teacher
Elizabeth Brown - Mentor Teacher
Instructional Coaching Philosophy
Penn Yan Central School District subscribes to the premise that our new and veteran teachers benefit from consistent coaching and support to meet the varied demands of education today. Our Staff Developers assist the staff toward improving sound educational strategies and philosophies, which in turn promote more effective teaching and learning in the classroom. The Staff Developers are involved in planning trainings and workshops for our teachers. The primary goals of these workshops are ensuring both staff retention, continued development, and implementation of successful classroom techniques.
Staff Development
With all the changes in education, our instructional staff need the opportunities to improve their teaching techniques and understand the new mandates that are in constant flux. Penn Yan Central School district uses the data and information we collect to design cohesive workshops and trainings to meet the needs of our staff. In the past few years the Instruction and Staff Development Office has implemented extensive training on the Common Core Standards, the new APPR system, Data Driven Instruction, Co-teaching, Literacy and other teaching and learning trainings.
Home School
If you are interested in Home Schooling your child please contact the Office for Instruction and Staff Development. They will assist you in understanding the procedure and the necessary paper work. CLICK HERE for forms you may need.
Staff Development
With all the changes in education, our instructional staff need the opportunities to improve their teaching techniques and understand the new mandates that are in constant flux. Penn Yan Central School district uses the data and information we collect to design cohesive workshops and trainings to meet the needs of our staff. In the past few years the Instruction and Staff Development Office has implemented extensive training on the Common Core Standards, the new APPR system, Data Driven Instruction, Co-teaching, Literacy and other teaching and learning trainings.
Home School
If you are interested in Home Schooling your child please contact the Office for Instruction and Staff Development. They will assist you in understanding the procedure and the necessary paper work. CLICK HERE for forms you may need.
ESSA & Consolidated Grant Information
Below you will find a number of resources related to the Consolidated Application for ESSA Funded Programs. Our Consolidated Application for ESSA Funded Programs is developed with timely and meaningful consultation with appropriate stakeholders. If you have questions or feedback on this topic please contact Mr. Baker in the Instruction & Staff Development Office.