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Professional Development Core

General Description

The Professional Development Core (PDC) is designed to provide all new teachers to the district with a clear and comprehensive introduction to the instructional skill set that is the core of our district’s vision for excellence in teaching. This program exposes new teaching staff to the district’s expectations and culture concerning classroom instruction and resources. The Professional Development Core is a required component for all new staff and must be completed in the first two years of employment with the district. It is comprised of five components with both orientation and skills based features. The program is organizationally based around the Frameworks For Teaching model (Charlotte Danielson) and draws upon the wide body of research in instructional theory and best practices. New hires can complete the Professional Development Core (PDC) by either completing a series of coursework (describe below) or by demonstration of proficiency to your building principal. New teachers to the Profession will have the material in the PDC presented during your induction sessions provided during the school year (with the exception of the technology component). The New to the Profession induction sessions will fulfill the non-technology components of the PDC for all New to Profession teachers. The Information Navigator course must be completed separately.

Components

The PDC consists of five components. They include:

  • Induction Seminar For New Employees (Taken during the first year of employment)
  • Instructional Planning: A Blueprint for Success
  • Effective Classroom Management: It’s No Secret
  • Instruction: Effective Strategies to Engage Students
  • Technology Applications to Instruction: The Information Navigator Program

Completion of the PDC core is done by:

  1. New to Profession (NP): NP teachers are enrolled in a 3 credit New to Profession Induction Seminar that meets before the school year begins and then on a monthly basis throughout their first year of employment with the District. This seminar exposes new teaching staff to the District's expectations and culture concerning classroom instruction, Development Core requirements for new teachers, except for the Information Navigator Technology requirement.

The Information Navigator Technology requirement may be met at anytime in the first two years by after school class (1 credit) or proficiency demonstration.

  1. New to the District (experienced) Teachers (ND): ND teachers participate in an Induction Seminar that meets before the school year begins and twice during their first year of employment. ND teachers must demonstrate proficiency in skills associated with the classroom use of Management, Planning, Instruction and Technology. These proficiencies can be demonstrated by the completion of the PDC courses or through demonstration of proficiency which is attested by their building principal (description below -exception of technology standard).

The Information Navigator requirement may be met at anytime in the first two years by completion of the after school class (1 credit) or by proficiency demonstration (described below).

The PDC components are offered in a self –standing 1 credit course format. The district covers the cost of all materials and credits for the core classes. Dates and locations for the courses are listed on the district’s web site under Professional Development.

Completion of Core Requirements Through Demonstration of Proficiency

For those new to district teachers with prior experience who feel they have mastered the core instructional areas, an alternative to participation in the classes is available. With the approval of the building principal, a teacher can demonstrate their proficiency in the designated areas. During a teacher's observations and evaluation visits performance of these skills may be used to fulfill the course requirements. In the Management, Instruction and Planning components the principal will be the person authorized to evaluate whether an employee possesses the skill necessary to demonstrate proficiency. The form used to meet this requirement is provided below (attached). The proficiency form should be sent to the Professional Development Office who will keep records of completion of these components.

The Technology component of the PDC can be completed by proficiency also. The Navigator proficiency assessments will be administered periodically.

Waiver for Equivalent Advanced Study

Those teachers who have completed graduate advanced or degree track courses whose curriculum replicates a PDC component, may request a waiver of the PDC class or proficiency requirement for that component. Waiver eligibility will be reviewed by the Peer Assistants and based on the similarity of course in question. A form (attached below) must be submitted with documentation or description of the course curriculum.To determine the course content match you may consult with a Peer Assistant or class syllabus.

Extension of PDC Deadline Request Form
Teachers may request a one year extension to complete the Professional Development Core requirements. A completed form must be filled out and signed by the teacher and building administrator prior to the conclusion of the school year (2nd year). Extension Request form is located under "Forms" below.

Forms:

Professional Development Home | Course Listings & Registration | Staff & Principal Resources
Induction: Peer Assistance/Mentoring | Information Navigator


Educational Services
Professional Development

Dr. Stacie Curry 854-4182 Fax 854-4007
LeAnn Perry, Adm. Assistant 854-4105

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