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= SCHOOL VISITATION DAY: FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 =

= Q: Why are we visiting schools again? = A: You asked for it! Through a survey administered last year, the faculty overwhelmingly requested to use this year's Professional Development Day to visit other schools.

= Q: Will I get a stipend to cover my expenses for the day? = A: ** Yes! ** Each faculty member visitng a school on Friday, April 30 will receive ** $25 for **a school visit within the ** Westchester/Fairfield Counties **and ** $50 for **a school visit ** beyond these county lines **. The stipends will be delivered by Wednesday, April 28.

= Q: Where is each person going? = A: Click on the page to the right of this screen titled **"Faculty List."**

= Q: How can I find directions, contact information, and school profiles? = A: Click on the page to the right of this screen titled **"Lists of Schools."**

= Q: What happens if I need support with my school visitation at any time? = A: Click on the page to the right of this screen titled **"The PD Committee."**

= Q: How will this School Visitation Day be different from others in the past? = A: This time you are ** asked to attend with at least one other person. ** In addition, you will be expected to ** complete a Reflection Sheet **after the visit ** (click on the page to the right of this screen titled "Reflection Sheet") ** This template will allow you and others to share your expectations, experiences, and reflections from the School Visitation Day.

=** Q: What happens after our visit? **= A: We encourage you to share your observations and reflections at grade level, department, and division meetings. In addition, we will use some time during our Faculty Luncheon on ** Friday, May 7 ** to discuss ** discuss **our ** School Visitation experiences **with the purpose of providing further opportunities for the faculty to discuss how these experiences might influence our daily practices.

=** Q: I have some more questions. Who should I ask? **= A: Click on the page to the right of this screen titled **"The PD Committee."** This page will provide contact information for each member of the committee.

=** Q: How can I offer some suggestions that would have made this entire process more effective? **= A: Click on the page to the right of this screen titled **"Suggestions."** This page will allow you to offer your comments. //(To record a comment, simply click "edit," write your comment, and the click "save.")//