District outlines five‑year professional development process; plans emphasis on impact

Aug 11, 2026

Staff described the district’s five‑year professional development plan, the Professional Development Council and a RADAR process emphasizing student‑impact metrics; staff said an updated plan will be returned to the board later for formal approval.

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District staff presented an overview of USD 443’s five‑year professional development (PD) plan and the process used to set building and teacher goals. The plan includes a Professional Development Council (PDC), a larger steering committee of about 40 volunteers and a RADAR planning process (relevance, alignment, data, action, results) that guides goal selection and progress monitoring.

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