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District reports smaller, more focused Jan. 28 professional development day; staff-led sessions highlighted
Summary
District staff reported the January 28 PD included 25 morning sessions (down from 38) designed for classified and certificated staff; presenters said most sessions had over 15 attendees and many reached capacity, and staff emphasized SEL strategies tied to each activity.
Miss Ortiz (S12) presented an overview of the district's January 28 professional development day, which was open to all staff. She said the morning offerings were reduced from 38 to 25 sessions to boost participation and allow deeper conversations; most sessions had roughly 15 or more attendees and 12 sessions reached capacity shortly after sign-ups opened.
Ortiz highlighted that the PD blended instructional content with social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies: even experiential sessions such as yoga or a drum circle were intentionally tied to classroom SEL practice. She also described hands-on sessions — RAFT activities, reader’s theater, AAC device setup for staff who support students with communication needs — and said staff feedback will inform next year’s planning. Board members praised the presentations and asked a few clarifying questions about attendance and next steps.
