Overview:

An effective PDEC comprises certified teachers, administrators, and other appropriate school personnel, including representatives selected by the respective bargaining units. Members of a PDEC collaboratively define a shared vision and establish collective responsibility for the development, evaluation, and updating of a local comprehensive professional learning plan and participation in the development or adoption of the district educator evaluation and support program. The PDEC designs and regularly updates a comprehensive plan that clearly describes how professional learning is developed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated within a district. A district-level PDEC is required by statute; however, school-based PDECs may also exist. Those educators who sit on the PDEC have a fundamental knowledge base about good practice that helps develop and implement their professional learning plan aligned with the Connecticut Standards for Professional Learning. Members are expected to understand Connecticut’s definition and standards for professional learning. Figure 4 describes what a district and school-based PDEC should know and be able to do when designing and implementing a professional learning plan. (CT SDE)

Connecticut Advisory Council for Professional Learning

Overview of CT Standards for Professional Learning