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Danville board recognizes teachers and reviews micro-credential roll-out; district reports 6,721 hours completed
Summary
District staff reported teachers have completed 6,721 micro-credential hours systemwide (as of Nov. 7), described badge tiers and deadlines, and two teachers told the board the modules were practical and easy to apply in classrooms.
The Danville Public Schools Board on Thursday received an update on the district's micro-credential program and recognized teachers who completed extended professional learning.
Doctor Babalola presented the micro-credential report, saying the program is aligned with staff growth goals and delivered through the EdWeb platform. She described the micro-credential structure as asynchronous modules with a 15-hour minimum requirement that must be completed by Feb. 26, 2026; teachers earn badges at higher levels (30 hours: mastery; 45 hours: specialist; 60 hours: expert). She reported 6,721 total teacher hours completed across the division as of Nov. 7, with George Washington High School logging about 1,500 hours, Westwood 633 hours and Park Avenue 623 hours. Babalola also said about 940 hours were registered to personal email accounts and will be reassigned to schools after teachers confirm completion.
Two teachers who completed the micro-credentials described immediate classroom benefits. Miss Brandon said she completed modules in short daily segments, used the program to set professional learning goals and then applied strategies in PLCs. Miss Noreen said the micro-credential format helped her apply cross-curricular strategies in math and other subjects and that completing more than 60 hours improved instructional planning and student engagement.
The board recognized teachers who reached 60- and 45-hour milestones and invited them to photograph with the board. The presentation prompted board praise and a request that the district continue to publicize the opportunity and track completions by school.
