Professional Development
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 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.
Legislation adopted in July 2014 requires 36 hours of professional development annually by the ADE.
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
- Arkansas Educator 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:
- 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 Elevator Certification for TESS
- New Administrator Training for TESS/LEADS
*For complete listing of professional development requirements see Required PD Chart.
2020-21 PD Calendar
2020-2021 State Required PD
For ADE Rules and Regulations for Professional Development click here:
Professional_Development_February_2016.pdf
Department Contacts
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Danya Scheiderer, Executive Director of Curriculum Instruction, 9-12
479-636-3910
danya.scheiderer@rpsar.netSusan Mackey, Executive Director of Curriculum Instruction, K-8
479-636-3910
susan.mackey@rpsar.netTo schedule the PLC, contact Lisa Lawyer Lisa.Lawyer@rpsar.net or call 479-636-3910
