BEST Professional Development Sessions

& More!

Below are upcoming opportunities designed by BEST specifically for JCPS Beginning Teachers and/or International Faculty.

All sessions are virtual and will be facilitated via a Google Meet unless otherwise noted.

Fall Sessions

Classroom Management

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Elementary (grades PreK-5)

- Tuesday, September 22, 4:30-5:30
- Thursday, September 24, 4:30-5:30
- Thursday, October 27, 4:30-5:30

Middle/high school (grades 6-12)

- Tuesday, September 22, 3:30-4:30
- Thursday, September 24, 3:30-4:30
- Thursday, October 27, 4:30-5:30

PreK-12 Asynchronous Classroom Management Module

Click here to access the enrollment instructions. This module is housed in NCEES.

edTPA

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Session topic: What is edTPA, and how do I get started?

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, September 15, 4:30-5:30
    - Thursday, September 16, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, September 15, 3:30-4:30
    - Wednesday, September 16, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Planning Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, October 6, 4:30-5:30
    - Wednesday, October 7, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, October 6, 3:30-4:30
    - Wednesday, October 7, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Instructional Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Monday, October 12, 4:30-5:30
    - Tuesday, October 13, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Monday, October 12, 3:30-4:30
    - Tuesday, October 13, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Assessment Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Monday, October 20, 4:30-5:30
    - Tuesday, October 21, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Monday, October 20, 3:30-4:30
    - Tuesday, October 21, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Reading Day

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, October 28, 8:30-3:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Wednesday, October 29, 8:30-3:30

Session topic: edTPA Q&A

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Thursday, November 19, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, November 17, 3:30-4:30

Exceptional Children (EC)

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Session topic: Diverse Learners, Part 1

- - Secondary (grades 6-12):
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5):

Session topic: Diverse Learners, Part 2

- - Secondary (grades 6-12)
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5):

Session topic: Data Collection & Progress Monitoring

- - Secondary (grades 6-12):
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5):

Session topic: Writing Present Levels

- - Secondary (grades 6-12):
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5):

Session topic: Developing IEP Goals

- - Secondary (grades 6-12):
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5):

Session topic: Prior Written Notice

- - Secondary (grades 6-12):
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5):

Mentor Training & PLC

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Note that eligible teachers must be nominated by their principals and then complete an application prior to the training

Full Mentor Training for New Mentors: Friday, August 21, 8:30-11:30 @ West Campus Conference Center
Refresher Mentor Training for Experienced Mentors: Friday, August 21, 8:30-10:30 @ Innovation Lab (AG Glenn Building)

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Mentors PLC *open to anyone who is a trained mentor with JCPS
- All levels together - Thurs., August 20, 10:30-11:30
- Elem. (grades PreK-5)
  - Tuesday, October 6, 4:30-5:30
  - Thursday, November 19, 4:30-5:30
- MS/HS (grades 6-12)
  - Tuesday, October 6, 3:30-4:30
  - Thursday, November 19, 3:30-4:30

Required for First Year International Faculty

Note that the Professional Development sessions below are required for International Faculty Year 1s. If you are unsure whether you should attend, please email Belinda Proctor.

Spring Sessions

Classroom Management

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Elementary (grades PreK-5)

- Wednesday, January 13, 4:30-5:30
- Thursday, January 14, 4:30-5:30

Middle/high school (grades 6-12)

- Wednesday, January 13, 3:30-4:30
- Thursday, January 14, 3:30-4:30

PreK-12 Asynchronous Classroom Management Module

Click here to access the enrollment instructions. This module is housed in NCEES.

edTPA

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Session topic: What is edTPA, and how do I get started?

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Monday, January 11, 4:30-5:30
    - Tuesday, January 12, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Monday, January 11, 3:30-4:30
    - Tuesday, January 12, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Planning Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Wednesday, January 20, 4:30-5:30
    - Thursday, January 21, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Wednesday, January 20, 3:30-4:30
    - Thursday, January 21,3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Instructional Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, February 2, 4:30-5:30
    - Wednesday, February 3, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, February 2, 3:30-4:30
    - Wednesday, February 3, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Assessment Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, February 9, 4:30-5:30
    - Wednesday, February 10, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, February 9, 3:30-4:30
    - Wednesday, February 10, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Q&A

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Wednesday, March 3, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, March 2, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Reading Day

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, March 16, 8:30-3:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Wednesday, March 17, 8:30-3:30

Exceptional Children (EC)

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Focus Session: Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

Focus Session: Writing Present Levels

Focus Session: Developing IEP Goals

Focus Session: Completing the Prior Written Notice

*EC Support - Virtual Office Hours

Mentor Training & PLC

**ALL sessions - VIRTUAL via Google Meet unless otherwise noted**

Full Mentor Training for New Mentors: *Note that eligible teachers must be nominated by their principals and then complete an application prior to the training
- Thursday, June 3, 8:30-11:30 @ West Campus Conference Center
Refresher Mentor Training for Experienced Mentors:
- Thursday, June 3, 8:30-10:30 @ Innovation Lab (AG Glenn Building)

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Mentors PLC *open to anyone who is a trained mentor with JCPS
- All levels together - Mon., January 4, 10:30-11:30
- All levels together - Thurs., June 3, 10:30-11:30
- Elem. (grades PreK-5)
  - Tuesday, February 9, 4:30-5:30
  - Monday, April 19th, 4:30-5:30
- MS/HS (grades 6-12)
  - Tuesday, February 9, 3:30-4:30
  - Monday, April 19th, 3:30-4:30

BT 3 Transition Meetings

2026-2027 Meeting Dates will be updated soon!

For more information or to search for other district-wide opportunities, please visit the KickUp app in ClassLink. This presentation provides an overview on how to search for and pre-register for professional learning opportunities. If you are a new hire but do not yet have a JCPS email address, use this link to create an account which will merge later with your new email address.

Optional Opportunities

ECU Center for STEM

FREE Professional Development through ECU - The ECU Center for STEM Education is excited to offer a variety of free professional development opportunities this fall, both in-person and online. Whether you're looking for hands-on STEM activities, robotics experiences, funding ideas, math strategies, or quick virtual learning sessions, there's something for everyone.

Participants can earn free CEUs, connect with fellow educators, and enjoy swag, food, and door prizes at many of our in-person events. Don't miss this chance to learn new classroom-ready strategies while expanding your professional network.

View the attached PD guide and register for the opportunities that fit your interests and schedule. We hope to learn with you this year!

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