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