Welcome, Professional Development Committee Members!
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Transcript of Welcome, Professional Development Committee Members!
Who are we?NameSchoolPositionHow long have you been a Professional
Development Committee member?
ObjectivesProfessional Development Committee (PDC)
Members will explore:Roles and Responsibilities Second semester procedures for school staff developmentSupporting colleagues whose certificates expire June 30,
2009NEW graduate coursework approval formExploring the Staff Development Website Frequently asked questions regarding certificate renewalQuestions from you and your colleagues
What is Professional What is Professional Development?Development?
““Professional Development Professional Development is the is the development and development and exchangeexchange of of
professional ideas, professional ideas, valuesvalues, , beliefsbeliefs, , practicespractices, and , and strategiesstrategies designed designed to improve to improve student achievementstudent achievement.”.”
-Joellen Killion, Deputy Executive Director-Joellen Killion, Deputy Executive DirectorNational Staff Development CouncilNational Staff Development Council
Roles and Responsibilities of PDC MembersThis list was created by PDC Members at our
meetings in August 2007:Track attendance for all school staff
development sessionsGive certificates for in-house sessions- 12
points max (school-wide) and 12 points max (grade level / department meetings); Keeping up with hours
Planning site-based staff development / providing it as well; Answer questions about in-house staff development
Roles and Responsibilities of PDC Members, continued
Renewal Process: District Administrator for Recertification (Gretchen Almeida - Staff Development)
Work with administrators and PDC Members to ensure timely, accurate, and complete communications with professional educators.
Monitor district implementation and adjust as needed.
Make current information readily available.
Renewal Process: District Clerk for Recertification(Anne Moore – Staff Development)Post credits directly to state’s Certification
Portal System (CPS).Explain requirements to educators as
needed.
Renewal Process: District Certification Specialist(Donna Durant – Human Resources)Renew a professional certificate after 120
credits are posted.Support teachers by answering specific
questions about teacher certificate upgrades, requirements, etc.
Renewal Process: Credit ProviderDesign activity, including description, dates,
materials list, evaluation, and follow-up expectations.
Seek approval, as appropriate, by school and/or district administrators.
Work with HCS Office of Staff Development to post online notice and/or registration, if appropriate
Advertise to appropriate audience(s).Maintain attendance/participation records.Award certificates of attendance to participants.
Second Semester Responsibilities of PDC MembersContinue tracking attendance for all
school staff development sessionsDetermine who is up for renewal in June
2009; support them in renewal processGive certificates for in-house sessions- 12
points max (school-wide) and 12 points max (grade level / department meetings)
Answer questions about in-house staff development, renewal
Second Semester Responsibilities of PDC Members, continued
HCS Staff Development Website1. Go to www. horrycountyschools.net 2. From Staff tab at right, select Staff
Development.3. At left, there are a number of options from
which to choose:
From the HCS SD Website, educators can access:SD Online, HCS’s staff development registration siteAll sorts of tools, documents and website links for
Certificate RenewalIdeas for Certificate Renewal outside HCSInformation about the HCS/CCU discounted course
partnershipResources for National Board CertificationResources for PDC members
… and much, much more!
SD Website - I Need to Renew My Certificate! (aka “Frequently Asked Questions about Certificate Renewal”)
DocumentsForms are available electronically on SD Website via links on the I Need to Renew My Certificate! and on the PDC Member Central page:
Graduate Credit Approval FormChange Action FormSDE Certificate Renewal MatrixHCS Allowable ActivitiesPDC Member ListBlank Certificate TemplateSample Schoolwide SD CertificateSD Online Instructions
… and more!
For HELP…Be sure to exchange contact info with at least
one other PDC member before we leave todayCheck out I Need to Renew My Certificate
link from the HCS SD Website.
For HELP… (continued)For Certificate Renewal issues, contact the
Office of Staff Development: Gretchen Almeida, 488-6746 Anne Moore, 488-6757
For Certification issues, contact the Office of Personnel Services: Donna Durant, 488-6909
Have a great semester!