Gretchen Almeida Staff Development Director

Who are we? Name School Position How long have you been a Professional Development Committee member?

Objectives Professional Development Committee (PDC) Members will explore: Roles and Responsibilities Second semester procedures for school staff development Supporting colleagues whose certificates expire June 30, 2009 NEW graduate coursework approval form Exploring the Staff Development Website Frequently asked questions regarding certificate renewal Questions from you and your colleagues

What is Professional Development? “Professional Development is the development and exchange of professional ideas, values, beliefs, practices, and strategies designed to improve student achievement.” -Joellen Killion, Deputy Executive Director National Staff Development Council

Roles and Responsibilities of PDC Members This list was created by PDC Members at our meetings in August 2007: Track attendance for all school staff development sessions Give 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 Review white folders SD website with experienced teachers; introduce to new teachers Advising – explaining what’s expected with certification to staff members; Make sure they know what counts/ doesn’t in different categories Make sure colleagues are aware of HCS Staff Development opportunities Be aware of who is up for renewal; how to support them Serve as liaison to subject area learning specialist

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 Provider Design 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 Members Continue tracking attendance for all school staff development sessions Determine who is up for renewal in June 2009; support them in renewal process Give 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 Review white folders SD website with experienced teachers; introduce to new teachers Refer teachers to SDE certification website, Anne Moore, Donna Durant Advising – explaining what’s expected with certification to staff members; Make sure they know what counts/ doesn’t in different categories Make sure colleagues are aware of HCS external Staff Development opportunities

HCS Staff Development Website 1. 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 site All sorts of tools, documents and website links for Certificate Renewal Ideas for Certificate Renewal outside HCS Information about the HCS/CCU discounted course partnership Resources for National Board Certification Resources for PDC members … and much, much more!

SD Website - I Need to Renew My Certificate! (aka “Frequently Asked Questions about Certificate Renewal”)

Documents Forms 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 Form Change Action Form SDE Certificate Renewal Matrix HCS Allowable Activities PDC Member List Blank Certificate Template Sample Schoolwide SD Certificate SD Online Instructions … and more!

For HELP… Be sure to exchange contact info with at least one other PDC member before we leave today Check 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, Anne Moore, For Certification issues, contact the Office of Personnel Services: Donna Durant,

Have a great semester!