Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Professional Development topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board questions duplication and cost of Kagan, PLC and EMINCE training
Summary
A board member asked staff to produce a 'crosswalk' showing overlap, participation and costs among Kagan, PLC and EMINCE professional-development programs; staff said EMINCE is optional, tied to principal approval, and that EMEDS supports national-board certification.
A committee member asked the board to scrutinize professional-development offerings—Kagan, PLC and EMINCE—arguing the programs appear to overlap and may pull too many teachers out of classrooms without a clear cost-benefit analysis.
The committee member asked for a crosswalk showing how each program aligns with state requirements and the district's instructional goals, and requested data on participation and the time-cost invested by teachers.
Staff replied that EMINCE (described in the meeting as EMINCE/EMINCE-style curriculum) is optional and implemented when principals grant permission; the district pays a small consortium fee for access but does not automatically pay for every teacher's individual event attendance. Staff also said the EMEDS program helps teachers pursue national-board certification. They offered to provide participation numbers and cost data for the board's review.
Board members requested clearer documentation showing where curriculum, pedagogy and technology training overlap, how such programs align with state mandates, and what the total cost (direct fees plus instructional time) is for the district.
No policy changes were approved during the work session; staff committed to returning with data to help the board evaluate potential duplication and cost-effectiveness.
