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[0] Continual Professional Development For School Leaders [1] Riverside provides relevant professional development for all faculty as indicated by the variety of professional development opportunities available. School-wide professional development is provided on topics that impact the entire faculty: i.e., Quilt Training, COMP Training, RTI informational sessions, CDDRE, and Crisis Management. Professional development is provided on specialized topics relevant to grade levels, subjects, or needs of students: CPR, First aid, Daily 5, technology, and Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA). [2] Yes [3] Yes Characteristics of high performing schools [4] Effective as indicated by the implementation of strategies, programs, management, and instructional techniques [6] 43% of primary grades are implementing the Daily 5 program. 100% of the faculty has been trained in the school-wide crisis management drills. [7] Educational practices, crisis management, and continuous professional development benefit all students. Ruby Payne’s professional development has helped teachers understand and meet the needs of the diverse socio- economical population. [8] Continuation through professional development opportunities pertaining to strategies for at- risk students [5] 
Professional development is followed by an evaluation to provide feedback on the quality and relevance of the activity. Attendees also complete an Action Plan in which goals are set, a time frame is established, and for which accountability can be monitored.
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