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.
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
Completion of the PDC core is done by:
- 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.
- 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 and Instruction. These proficiencies can
be demonstrated by the completion of the PDC courses
or through demonstration of proficiency which is
attested by their building principal.
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.
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
Induction: Peer
Assistance/Mentoring
Educational Services
Professional Development
Dr. Stacie Curry 854-4182 Fax
854-4007
LeAnn Perry, Adm. Assistant 854-4105
To
email our staff please use the following convention:
firstname.lastname@boiseschools.org
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