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:

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 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