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 the 2022-2023 school year:

Schools will conduct an annual policy review of:

• Family and Community Engagement (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 or 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

2022-2023 PD Calendar
*For a complete listing of professional development requirements, see the 2022-2023 State Required PD Chart.

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