District outlines professional development calendar, new offerings and induction program
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Summary
Britney summarized district professional development for the coming year, including August conference with teacher keynote sessions, February standards alignment (math), induction programs, optional endorsements and targeted coaching for technology and aspiring principals.
Britney presented the district professional development plan on Aug. 7, detailing district-directed days, induction programs and optional development paths for teachers. Nut Graf: The plan schedules a district professional development conference on Aug. 11 with keynote talks by district educators and breakout sessions; a Feb. 13 day is set aside for new math standards alignment (if approved) and other content-area PLC work. Britney described ongoing induction supports (Cache Teacher Academy, TIPS, PEAKS) for teachers new to the district, digital teaching and learning coaching (including support for SchoolAI), National Board support, endorsement cohorts (including ESL and mentoring), an Aspiring Principals Academy and teacher-fellow programs. She said some professional development offerings are optional and noted preparations for sixth-grade teachers who will transition to middle schools, with curriculum training planned after staffing and placements are finalized. Ending: The board received the plan for informational purposes; the administration will begin scheduling sessions and communicating registration and timelines to staff.