Professional Development

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.

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.

Fall Sessions

Classroom Management

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

Elementary (grades PreK-5)

- Wednesday, September 17, 4:30-5:30
- Tuesday, September 23, 4:30-5:30
- Tuesday, October 14, 4:30-5:30

Middle/high school (grades 6-12)

- Thursday, September 18, 3:30-4:30
- Tuesday, September 23, 3:30-4:30
- Wednesday, October 15, 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 16, 4:30-5:30
    - Thursday, September 18, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, September 16, 3:30-4:30
    - Wednesday, September 17, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Planning Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, October 7, 4:30-5:30
    - Tuesday, October 8, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, October 7, 3:30-4:30
    - Tuesday, October 8, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Instructional Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Monday, October 13, 4:30-5:30
    - Wednesday, October 15, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Monday, October 13, 3:30-4:30
    - Tuesday, October 14, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Assessment Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Monday, October 27, 4:30-5:30
    - Wednesday, October 29, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Monday, October 27, 3:30-4:30
    - Tuesday, October 28, 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Q & A

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Wednesday, November 19, 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, November 18, 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): Tuesday, September 9, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Tuesday, September 9, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Diverse Learners, Part 2

- - Secondary (grades 6-12):Tuesday, September 16, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Tuesday, September 16, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Data Collection & Progress Monitoring

- - Secondary (grades 6-12): Wednesday, September 10, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Thursday, September 11, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Writing Present Levels

- - Secondary (grades 6-12): Tuesday, September 30, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Thursday, September 25, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Developing IEP Goals

- - Secondary (grades 6-12): Monday, October 6, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Wednesday, October 1, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Prior Written Notice

- - Secondary (grades 6-12): Thursday, October 16, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Thursday, October 9, 4:30-5:30

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 22, 8:30-11:30
Refresher Mentor Training for Experienced Mentors: Friday, August 22, 8:30-10:30

Mentors PLC *open to anyone who is a trained mentor with JCPS
- All levels together - Friday, August 22, 10:30-11:30
- Elem. (grades PreK-5)
  - Thursday, October 2, 4:30-5:30
  - Tuesday, November 18, 4:30-5:30
- MS/HS (grades 6-12)
  - Thursday, October 2, 3:30-4:30
  - Tuesday, November 18, 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.

Technology Training: Friday, August 22, 8:30-10:45 (in-person at the Simpson Building)
Classroom Management & EC Session: Friday, August 22, 11:30-1:30 (in-person at the Simpson Building)

Spring Sessions

Classroom Management

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

Elementary (grades PreK-5)

- Wednesday, January 14th 4:30-5:30
- Thursday, January 15th 4:30-5:30

Middle/high school (grades 6-12)

- Wednesday, January 14th 3:30-4:30
- Thursday, January 15th 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 12th 4:30-5:30
    - Tuesday, January 13th 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Monday, January 12th 3:30-4:30
    - Tuesday, January 13th 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Planning Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Wednesday, January 21st 4:30-5:30
    - Thursday, January 22nd 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Wednesday, January 21st 3:30-4:30
    - Thursday, January 22nd 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Instructional Commentary

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

Session topic: edTPA Assessment Commentary

- - Elementary (grades PreK-5)
    - Tuesday, February 10th 4:30-5:30
    - Wednesday, February 11th 4:30-5:30
  - Middle/high school (grades 6-12)
    - Tuesday, February 10th 3:30-4:30
    - Wednesday, February 11th 3:30-4:30

Session topic: edTPA Q & A

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

Exceptional Children (EC)

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

Session topic: Diverse Learners, Part 1

- - Middle/high school (grades 6-12): Thursday, January 22nd. 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Thursday, January 22nd, 4:30-5:30

Session topic: Diverse Learners, Part 2

- - Middle/high school (grades 6-12): Thursday, January 29th, 3:30-4:30
  - Elementary (grades PreK-5): Thursday, January 29th, 4:30-5:30

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:
- Monday, January 5th 8:30-11:30
- Thursday, June 4th 8:30-11:30
Refresher Mentor Training for Experienced Mentors:
- Monday, January 5th 8:30-10:30
- Thursday, June 4th 8:30-10:30

Mentors PLC *open to anyone who is a trained mentor with JCPS
- All levels together - Friday, August 22, 10:30-11:30
- Elem. (grades PreK-5)
  - Tuesday, February 10, 4:30-5:30
  - Tuesday, April 21, 4:30-5:30
- MS/HS (grades 6-12)
  - Tuesday, February 10, 3:30-4:30
  - Tuesday, April 21, 3:30-4:30

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