Professional Development

The Curriculum and Instruction Department organizes and facilitates professional development opportunities for teachers and staff. These sessions provide educators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively implement various curriculum and instructional strategies. 

The district’s vision & mission statements, district goals (Improving Student Achievement, Wellness & Safety, and Communication & Collaboration), staff input, student achievement data, building school improvement plans, and information from stakeholders provide the rationale for the staff development needs of the district. Staff development activities are developed and implemented to facilitate the attainment of these goals.

  • 2025-2026 Professional Development Days 

Sep 17, 2025- ½ Day Building Staff Professional Development Day 

Oct 31, 2025- ½ Day Building Staff Professional Development Day 

Jan 19, 2026- District Staff Professional Development Day

Feb 12, 2026- ½ Day Building Staff Professional Development Day 

Apr 6, 2026- District Staff Professional Development Day

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - K-8 ELA and K-8 Math Curriculum Adoptions and Professional Development Offered

HMH - Into Reading & Into Literature: Year 1

  • One day in-person “Getting Started” training (K-2, 3-5, 6-8). Before school starts.

  • 2-hour virtual training for Amira

  • 2-hour virtual training for Waggle (K-2, 3-8)

  • 2-hour virtual training for Writable (3-5, 6-8)

  • Virtual on demand coaching (Coachly) 1:1- 30-minute sessions (unlimited number)

  • Oct., Jan., Feb., one day in–person coaching day (we can decide how this will look).

  • 1- hour “Leader Success” training for administrators

  • Personal Pathway - video lessons, planning, differentiation/assessment

HMH - Into Reading & Into Literature: Year 2

  • New staff - One day in-person “Getting Started” training (K-2, 3-5, 6-8). Before school starts.

  • Ongoing virtual on demand coaching (Coachly) 

  • Personal Pathway - video lessons, planning, differentiation/assessment.

 HMH - Into Math: Year 1

  • One day in-person “Getting Started” training (K-2, 3-5 6-8). August, 2025.

  • 1-hour “Leader Success” training for administrators

  • 2-hour virtual training for Waggle (K-2, 3-8)

  • Virtual on demand coaching (Coachly) 1:1 - 30-minute sessions (unlimited number)

  • Oct., Jan., Feb., one day in–person coaching day (we can decide how this will look).

  • Personal Pathway - video lessons, planning, differentiation/assessment.

HMH - Into Math: Year 2

  • New staff - One day in-person “Getting Started” training (K-2, 3-5, 6-8). Before school starts.

  • Ongoing virtual on demand coaching (Coachly) 

  • Personal Pathway - video lessons, planning, differentiation/assessment.

Updated Summer of 2025