Professional Learning InitiativesOverview

Professional Learning in PCSD

The BOE and the PDTA are committed to supporting ongoing professional learning for all staff that:

• Is aligned with district, building, and individual goals

• Is standards-based, job embedded, supported by data

• Creates a collaborative culture that focuses on student achievement

The PDTA Contract

Beginning in 2008-2009, professional staff members are required to

participate in 12 hours of

professional learning annually.

Professional Learning Initiatives

There are three types of professional learning that will fulfill the 12 hour

requirement:

• District Initiatives• Building Level Initiatives• Individual Initiatives [with principal’s

approval]

District Initiatives include:

• Assessment

• Analysis of data & student work to inform instruction

• Standards-based planning & instruction

• Using technology to support instruction

• Social Emotional Learning

• Literacy with an emphasis on writing

• Conceptual understandings in mathematics

• Developing, testing, and refining protocols for professional learning

• Differentiation

• Co-teaching

• RTI and IST Training

• Special Needs Committee topics

District Initiatives include:

Elective Offerings

The Teacher Center will continue to offer professional learning experiences beyond those that are identified as “initiatives.”

Participation in those courses will not count toward the required hours, but may receive pay. [according to PDTA contract]

Teacher Center Registration

The Teacher Center catalogs and online registration system are available in WinCap PD.

NOTE:

The Professional Learning Initiatives catalog contains those courses that will meet the contractual requirement.

The Electives catalog contains courses that do not meet the contractual requirement.

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