Part I:
PV005: Goals, Action Steps, Timeline: Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP)
In the first column, list your near-term goals. They should be specific and clear. Action steps should be specific, such as gathering materials, interviewing specific people, visiting specific places to observe, etc. Add resources, such as written materials you will read, websites you will explore, funding needed to attend events, etc. Finally, think about how long it will take to reach your goal. This is your timeline and helps you meet your goal. Put a day, month, and year next to each goal and/or strategy showing when you expect to complete it or check in on your progress; this is the status.
Part II:
After completing the IPDP, choose two action steps from your plan to implement. Provide evidence to demonstrate that you completed the action step and attach it as an appendix to your IPDP. Examples of evidence might include such items as a certificate of attendance from a professional conference, interview notes, and/or photographs.
PV005: Goals, Action Steps, Timeline: Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP)
In the first column, list your near-term goals. They should be specific and clear. Action steps should be specific, such as gathering materials, interviewing specific people, visiting specific places to observe, etc. Add resources, such as written materials you will read, websites you will explore, funding needed to attend events, etc. Finally, think about how long it will take to reach your goal. This is your timeline and helps you meet your goal. Put a day, month, and year next to each goal and/or strategy showing when you expect to complete it or check in on your progress; this is the status.
Near-Term Goals
Action Steps
(What specific tasks will I
complete to accomplish this goal?)
Resources
(What do I need to
accomplish my goal?)
Timeline
(Anticipated completion date)
Status
Example:
Obtain certification in child CPR
· Call the local health department to find where classes are held.
· Complete a child CPR certification course.
· Phone number of local health department
December 2015
November 17th—called the health department and enrolled in a child CPR training course
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Note: After completing the IPDP, choose two action steps from your plan to implement. Provide evidence to demonstrate that you completed the action step and attach it as an appendix to your IPDP. Examples of evidence might include such items as a certificate of attendance from a professional conference, interview notes, and/or photographs.
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