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:

60 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 2021-2022 school year:

Schools will conduct annual policy review of:

• Child Maltreatment (2 Hours)  
• Crisis & School Safety Review
• SMART Core Curriculum
• Anti-Bullying Training/Policy 
• Sexual Harassment Policy
• IT Security
• Human Trafficking 
• Arkansas Educator Code of Ethics 
• Science of Reading\Right to Read Act 
• Test Security and Confidentality

One-half of the 36 hours required for licensure (18 hours) must be directly related to one of more of the following:

1. teacher's content area
2. instructional strategies  
3. 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

*For complete listing of professional development requirements see 2021-2022 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