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Professional Development
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Rogers Public Schools' strategic plan contains a theory of action that . . . “a clearly defined curriculum and best instructional practices supported by targeted professional development will lead to desired student achievement for all students in Rogers, Arkansas.”
RPS Required Professional Development:
48 hours of professional development is required for any certified employee with a 190-day or greater contract.
Legislation adopted in July 2014 requires 36 hours of professional development annually by the DESE.
The following professional development is required in the 2023-2024 school year:
Schools will conduct an annual policy review of:- Annual Policy Review
- Anti-Bullying Policy
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- SMART Core Curriculum
- School Safety & Crisis Plan
- IT Security
- Arkansas Educator Code of Ethics
- Human Trafficking
- Science of Reading
- 504/ADA
- Teen Suicide Awareness (2 Hours)
- Bullying (2 Hours)
- Test Security and Confidentality
- Athletic Coaches Training (at least once every 3 years)
- ATLAS Portal Certification
One-half of the 36 hours required for licensure (18 hours) must be directly related to one or more of the following:
- teacher's content area
- instructional strategies
- teacher's identified need
Administrators: Data Disaggregation, Instructional Leadership, Fiscal Management
Professional Development will be provided as needed:- Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
- Teach students with Disabilities, including Autism
- Test Security and Confidentiality Training
New Administrators:
- New Administrators must obtain Evaluator Certification for TESS
- New Administrator Training for TESS/LEADS
2023-2024 PD Calendar
*For a complete listing of professional development requirements, see the 2023-2024 Required PD Chart.
For ADE Rules and Regulations for Professional Development click here:
Professional_Development_February_2016.pdf - Annual Policy Review
Department Contacts
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Jim Davis, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
479-636-3910
jim.davis@rpsar.netLisa Tilmon, Executive Director for K-12 Teaching and Learning
479-636-3910
lisa.tilmon@rpsar.netTo schedule the PLC, contact Jennifer Surly jennifer.surly@rpsar.net or call 479-636-3910.