Professional Development Management System (PDMS) A tutorial for professional development cluster Vendors, Providers and Instructors Charlie Michels PSB Executive Director

The Fine Print……. The PDMS is indeed a newly published system for managing and tracking Delaware educator The PDMS is indeed a newly published system for managing and tracking Delaware educator professional development. All parties are committed to the success of the PDMS. All parties are committed to the success of the PDMS. All of the directions contained in this tutorial are subject to change. All of the directions contained in this tutorial are subject to change. This tutorial will self-destruct in 5 minutes. This tutorial will self-destruct in 5 minutes.

A few pieces upfront: All Instructors will need to be registered in DDOESSO in order to manage their cluster section. All Instructors will need to be registered in DDOESSO in order to manage their cluster section. Instructor access must be used with judiciousness. Instructor access must be used with judiciousness. Communication will be the key to the success of the PDMS. Communication will be the key to the success of the PDMS.

For Providers or Instructors who are not currently employed Delaware K-12 educators, please supply me with the following information: For Providers or Instructors who are not currently employed Delaware K-12 educators, please supply me with the following information: Name Name Title and Educational Agency Title and Educational Agency address address Work phone Work phone Agency Address Agency Address You will be notified via when your account is active. You will be notified via when your account is active. Forward info to: Type the word PDMSCLUSTER in the Subject line. Type the word PDMSCLUSTER in the Subject line.

Initial Provider/Instructor Responsibilities Request of Charlie Michels that a new cluster section be created with the following information: Request of Charlie Michels that a new cluster section be created with the following information: Date cluster section will be released and registration may begin Date cluster section will be released and registration may begin Typically 3-4 weeks prior to the start of the cluster Typically 3-4 weeks prior to the start of the cluster Date cluster section will start Date cluster section will start Date cluster section will end Date cluster section will end NOTE: The approved demographics and cohort number for the cluster have been previously entered into the PDMS. The Final Submission Date will be 30 days after the established End Date. The Final Submission Date will be 30 days after the established End Date. Participants will be able to self-register

Accessing your cluster section Cluster Instructors and/or educators will gain access to the PDMS by opening the web link to DDOESSO: Cluster Instructors and/or educators will gain access to the PDMS by opening the web link to DDOESSO: (see the next page) (see the next page)

The DE DOE SingleSignOn link may take you to a variety of options. Select : Select : Professional Development Professional Development Management System Management System You will now need couple of clicks to get to You will now need couple of clicks to get to your PDMS Home Page. your PDMS Home Page.

Your Home Page screen should look like this. ~ Now select the Administration tab. Your Home Page screen should look like this. ~ Now select the Administration tab. Delaware Department of EducationDelaware Department of Education DOE Single SignOnDOE Single SignOn Delaware Department of EducationDelaware Department of Education DOE Single SignOnDOE Single SignOn Delaware Department of EducationDelaware Department of Education DOE Single SignOnDOE Single SignOn Delaware Department of EducationDelaware Department of Education DOE Single SignOnDOE Single SignOn

On this page, select. On this page, select Course Administration.

Now select. This will take you to the cluster sections in which you have been designated as the Instructor. Now select View All Courses. This will take you to the cluster sections in which you have been designated as the Instructor.

Find the cluster you wish to access and select Sections.

Now under the Roster column, select View Roster for the current section you are working with.

You will now see your current cluster section roster. Your responsibilities and options are listed on the next several slides.

Cluster Section Options Registration Status Registration Status Registered ~ the default option upon initial registration Registered ~ the default option upon initial registration No Show ~ (self evident) No Show ~ (self evident) Completed ~ the requisite option when the participant has successfully completed the cluster Completed ~ the requisite option when the participant has successfully completed the cluster Incomplete ~ (self evident) Incomplete ~ (self evident) Unsuccessful ~ (self evident) Unsuccessful ~ (self evident) Credit Type Credit Type select Cluster select Cluster

Options, continued….. Grade Grade You may indicate the grade, but this is not a critical piece. You may indicate the grade, but this is not a critical piece. Delete (the box to the left of the participants name) Delete (the box to the left of the participants name) You may Delete a registered participant, but do so with discretion. You may Delete a registered participant, but do so with discretion. Deleting a participant will generate an to them. Deleting a participant will generate an to them. Menu Bar above roster Menu Bar above roster all ~ a quick way to contact all participants all ~ a quick way to contact all participants Add Learner ~ as an Instructor, you may add a participant Add Learner ~ as an Instructor, you may add a participant Adding and/or Deleting a participant will generate an to them. Adding and/or Deleting a participant will generate an to them. …see the next page… …see the next page… Messages ~ you may send a scripted to selected participants Messages ~ you may send a scripted to selected participants

Options, continued….. Add Learner ~ Add Learner ~ Select this tab on the Menu bar above the roster Select this tab on the Menu bar above the roster Type in the educators first names first few letters Type in the educators first names first few letters Type in the educators last names first several letters Type in the educators last names first several letters Do not select any other fields!!! Do not select any other fields!!! Select Search Select Search Check to Add the appropriate educator Check to Add the appropriate educator Select Add User(s) Select Add User(s) Repeat the process as necessary Repeat the process as necessary Be sure to Save Changes upon completion!!! Be sure to Save Changes upon completion!!!

Options, continued….. Save Changes Save Changes Be sure to do this after any changes have been made. Be sure to do this after any changes have been made. Help tab Help tab Found at the top right of the page Found at the top right of the page Access for more detailed help and solutions Access for more detailed help and solutions Upon marked as Complete Upon marked as Complete Participants will eventually see the Survey as a new option on their PDMS Home Page. It is critical that all participants complete the online survey. This survey will take the place of the previous hard copy of the Cluster Evaluation. Participants will eventually see the Survey as a new option on their PDMS Home Page. It is critical that all participants complete the online survey. This survey will take the place of the previous hard copy of the Cluster Evaluation. NOTE: At this point, there are still some issues with the PDMS software that enables the Survey to be accessed by educators. We anticipate a fix in the near future. NOTE: At this point, there are still some issues with the PDMS software that enables the Survey to be accessed by educators. We anticipate a fix in the near future.

What are Demographics? In the First State of Delaware, all educators are given a Position based on PHRST and the educators district or charter schools designation. In the First State of Delaware, all educators are given a Position based on PHRST and the educators district or charter schools designation. This Position is connected to the SingleSignOn, and therefore to DEEDS and the PDMS. This Position is connected to the SingleSignOn, and therefore to DEEDS and the PDMS. In the PDMS, the Position becomes the educators demographic. In the PDMS, the Position becomes the educators demographic. Clusters have been approved for participants who meet various demographics. Clusters have been approved for participants who meet various demographics.

PDMS Demographics….. Required = Professional development that an educator is mandated to attend ~ no clusters fit this category. Required = Professional development that an educator is mandated to attend ~ no clusters fit this category. Recommended = Professional development opportunities that fit within an educators demographic, e.g., Administrator, Teacher, Pupil Support, etc. Recommended = Professional development opportunities that fit within an educators demographic, e.g., Administrator, Teacher, Pupil Support, etc. Restricted = The professional development opportunity (cluster) is only available for registration by educators who meet the approved demographic(s). Restricted = The professional development opportunity (cluster) is only available for registration by educators who meet the approved demographic(s).

Important Details…….. Be sure to Save Changes after each PDMS session during which you have edited your roster!!! Be sure to Save Changes after each PDMS session during which you have edited your roster!!! The Instructor will need to indicate the participants status at the conclusion of the cluster. The Instructor will need to indicate the participants status at the conclusion of the cluster. If an Instructor attempts to over-ride the demographics or participant number, an will be generated and sent to the Instructor and Charlie Michels. If an Instructor attempts to over-ride the demographics or participant number, an will be generated and sent to the Instructor and Charlie Michels. Charlie will then fix the problem. Charlie will then fix the problem.

The cluster section has finished…. Complete the assessment of participants work. Complete the assessment of participants work. Mark within the section roster in the Registration Status column, those participants who have successfully completed the cluster. Mark within the section roster in the Registration Status column, those participants who have successfully completed the cluster. Under the column Lock transcript changes, select Lock all. Under the column Lock transcript changes, select Lock all. Within 30 days of the cluster section End Date, notify Charlie Michels via that the section roster list is now accurate and ready to process. Within 30 days of the cluster section End Date, notify Charlie Michels via that the section roster list is now accurate and ready to process.

Notification Protocol In your , copy the grey area at the top of your section roster and paste it into the to Charlie Michels. (see the next slide) In your , copy the grey area at the top of your section roster and paste it into the to Charlie Michels. (see the next slide) You will be notified that your has been received, saved and printed. You will be notified that your has been received, saved and printed. The section roster will then be forwarded to be processed. This typically takes but a few days. The section roster will then be forwarded to be processed. This typically takes but a few days. Upon processing, official letters will be printed in the DOE Office of Professional Accountability and sent to the OMB and District/Charter School Business Managers. Upon processing, official letters will be printed in the DOE Office of Professional Accountability and sent to the OMB and District/Charter School Business Managers. The Effective Date is the first of the month following the End Date of the cluster section. The Effective Date is the first of the month following the End Date of the cluster section.

You will receive an 20 days into the 30 day window following the End Date of the cluster section reminding you, if necessary, to make the notification. You will receive an 20 days into the 30 day window following the End Date of the cluster section reminding you, if necessary, to make the notification. Once the notification has been made, the section roster will be locked and no further changes may be made. Once the notification has been made, the section roster will be locked and no further changes may be made. Check and double check your section roster for accuracy prior to notifying Charlie Michels. Check and double check your section roster for accuracy prior to notifying Charlie Michels. If Charlie has not been notified by the Instructor at the conclusion of the 30 days following the End Date, he will process the section roster as is. If Charlie has not been notified by the Instructor at the conclusion of the 30 days following the End Date, he will process the section roster as is.

Questions about the PDMS? In your , type: PDMSCLUSTER in the Subject line In your , type: PDMSCLUSTER in the Subject line s will be addressed in a timely manner, but please be patient !!! s will be addressed in a timely manner, but please be patient !!!

Thats all folks……………