Personnel Development

Personnel Development

Ed 1126.01(b)(4)

Personnel Development

The District has adopted a Professional Development Master Plan to serve as a basic guideline
for the operation of its professional development for the five-year period of July 1, 2019 to June
30, 2024.

The District promotes a climate that encourages the continuing education and training of all
staff within the District. The Professional Development Master Plan shall advance an
educational environment in which students receive high exposure to stimulating teachers,
instructional materials and activities. Professional development activities that enhance the
knowledge and skills of all staff related to the education of children with disabilities and
increase their understanding of the diverse needs of all students shall be offered to all teachers,
specialists, paraprofessionals, administrators and other IEP team members.

A variety of professional development opportunities shall be available to District staff, including
job-embedded activities, in-service workshops, conferences and/or formal coursework
reimbursed through the District.

Professional development initiatives for the current and upcoming school year include:

• New Teacher Orientation for all incoming teachers new to the SAU
• SAU 40 District-Wide Workshop Days for all staff held in August, October, January and
  March
• Special Education Law and other conferences throughout the year

Additionally, staff members of the school District shall participate in child-specific training and
professional consultation as required to help them understand various types of disabilities and
meet the needs of individual students.

The SAU 40 Professional Development Master Plan is housed at the SAU 40 office and is
available upon request.