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Professional learning program described as 'strong' in State of the Union presentation
Summary
Dr. Castle told the board that Hanover’s professional learning pipeline is robust, noting more than 200 unique sessions, high staff participation in UPLC, and Title II grant support for teacher development; board members praised the approach and asked for follow-up conversations.
Dr. Castle presented a State of the Union for Professional Learning, characterizing the division’s professional learning as "strong" and describing a multi-year pathway for teacher development. He highlighted PATH onboarding, the UPLC conference model (with hundreds of sessions and high staff participation), and Title II grant uses to build capacity for teachers and leaders.
The presentation included metrics from the division's professional learning management system (Frontline): session counts, staff contact hours, and credentialing points; Dr. Castle said the program reaches a large share of instructional staff and helps build leadership capacity through cohorts and ongoing training. Board members thanked staff for heavy investment in professional learning and some requested a follow-up meeting for more detail on specific programs or costs. "Every single hour of professional learning that we provide is ultimately an investment in the academic success and future readiness of Hanover County students," Dr. Castle said.
