After establishing a strong foundation in year 1, Lincoln Public Schools continues to support educators in years 2 and 3 by offering additional professional learning opportunities as staff work toward permanent status. Elevating Professional Practices is a course where educators can choose from two distinct pathways designed to enhance instructional skills, build confidence, and refine classroom practices. Participants select a pathway that best aligns with their learning style and professional goals.
This course is required in the second year of employment for all certificated employees who are new to LPS or returning after an absence of up to three years. Both pathways include in-person connection time with a provided dinner, fostering positive relationships across LPS and creating a networking/cohort-style learning environment.
Choose 4 out of 6 Sessions
September 9, 2026
4:15-5:00 - Topic Choice #1
5:00-5:30 - Dinner and a Conversation
5:30-6:15 - Topic Choice #2
October 7, 2026
4:15-5:00 - Topic Choice #1
5:00-5:30 - Dinner and a Conversation
5:30-6:15 - Topic Choice #2
November 11, 2026
4:15-5:00 - Topic Choice #1
5:00-5:30 - Dinner and a Conversation
5:30-6:15 - Topic Choice #2
January 13, 2027
4:15-5:00 - Topic Choice #1
5:00-5:30 - Dinner and a Conversation
5:30-6:15 - Topic Choice #2
February 10, 2027
4:15-5:00 - Topic Choice #1
5:00-5:30 - Dinner and a Conversation
5:30-6:15 - Topic Choice #2
March 17, 2027
4:15-5:00 - Topic Choice #1
5:00-5:30 - Dinner and a Conversation
5:30-6:15 - Topic Choice #2
SESSION 1
September 9 or October 7
In Person Meeting (2 Hours)
Topics
The Why of Video Reflection
How to conduct video reflection
Goal Setting
Asynchronous Work - Record and Reflect (1 Hour)
Record own teaching with students
Personal Reflections and Feedback
SESSION 2
November 11 or January 13
In Person Meeting (2 Hours)
Topics
Partner Reflection and Feedback
Strategies to Improve
Data Collection
Asynchronous Work - Record and Reflect (1 Hour)
Record own teaching with students
Personal Reflections and Feedback
SESSION 3
February 10 or March 17
In Person Meeting (2 Hours)
Topics
Partner Reflection and Feedback
Review of Strategies and Celebrations
Review of Goals and Artifacts
Possible Topics
Equity in LPS
Trauma and Poverty for Gen Ed
Special Education for Gen Ed Teachers
Giftedness for Gen Ed
ELL for Gen Ed
Elementary, MS, HS Math sessions
Elementary, MS, HS Reading sessions
Unit Studies Elem
Specials in Elem
Content Specific in Secondary
PAR
Active Engagement
Deep Lesson Planning
Maximizing Efficiency with Tech
*All session topics for the In Person Learning Summit are listed in the LPS Professional Learning Catalog for each date.
Any certificated staff member who is newly hired to Lincoln Public Schools.
Year 2 Session: REQUIRED
Year 3 Session: OPTIONAL
Any certificated staff member who was previously employed by Lincoln Public Schools and has since been rehired.
Year 2 Session: OPTIONAL if returning to LPS 0-3 Years
*If not previously taken is REQUIRED
Year 2 Session: REQUIRED if returning to LPS 4+ Years
Year 3 Session: OPTIONAL if returning to LPS 0-3 Years
Year 3 Session: OPTIONAL if returning to LPS 4+ Years
Go to the LPS Professional Learning Online Catalog.
LPS ElevatED: Elevating Professional Practices
Year 2: REQUIRED
Year 3: Encouraged (Optional)
LPS ElevatED offers two distinct pathways for your Year 2 and Year 3 professional learning:
You will need to select four out of the six available evening sessions. Please check your calendar now to avoid conflicts with parent-teacher conferences or other building-level meetings. If you need to change your registration, you will have the flexibility to unregister and sign up for a different evening.
For each of the four evenings you choose, you will select two sections (topics). Each evening includes a 30-minute dinner break (provided by local venues) for networking and conversation.
Here is a jumpcode to the schedule of available dates, course numbers, and session topics: Jumpcode: BOCS
As Jim Knight notes, "Watching yourself on video is one of the most powerful strategies that professionals can use to improve." The V.I.P. pathway offers a supportive approach to using video for professional growth. Participants will learn techniques for self-reflection by recording an area of their instruction, analyzing their practice using reflection guides, and identifying a current reality and a next step goal aligned with district priorities.
This course includes three sessions offered twice throughout the year to accommodate your schedule. Please register for one option (A or B) for each session