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 the desired student achievement for all students in Rogers, Arkansas.” 

RPS Required Professional Development:

60 hours of professional development is required for any certified employee with a 190-day contract or greater.  

Beginning in July 2014, 36 hours of professional development is required by the ADE for license renewal. 

The following professional development is required in 2020-2021 school year:

Arkansas History - 2 hours. 
This will be provided during BUILDING PD days.

Schools will conduct annual policy review of: 

     Crisis & Safety Review     

     SMART Core Curriculum

     Anti-Bullying Training/Policy 

     Sexual Harassment Policy

     IT Security

     Human Trafficking 

     Code of Ethics     

 One-half of the 36 hours required for licensure (18 hours) must be directly related to one of more of the following: 
   (1) the teacher's content area
   (2) instructional strategies applicable to the teacher's content area
   (3) the 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 Elevator Certification for TESS
      New Administrator Training for TESS/LEADS

*For complete listing of professional development requirements see Required PD Chart.
2020-2021 PD Calendar
2020-2021 State Required PD

For ADE Rules and Regulations for Professional Development click here:
Professional_Development_February_2016.pdf