PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FORUM

May 2, 2012

Important Dates

June 1, 2012 - Sign in sheets (form 0484) and Component Evaluation (form 0471) need to be submitted for processing.

June 18, 2012 - Accepting proposals for SY 2013 (form 1853) on Liquid Office.

July 1, 2012- All new components for Board approval need to be submitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the Sign-In Sheet (Form 0484) and the Component Evaluation (Form 0471) ?

These forms are located on the district homepage at http://www.palmbeachschools.org/forms/index.asp

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we submit the Sign-in Sheets and Component evaluation forms at separate times?

No, in order to be processed correctly both forms need to be submitted together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I send my completed forms?

Instructional Departments should send completed forms to C-201 Attn. Susan Rodriguez.

Non-Instructional Departments should send completed forms to C-201 Attn. Julie Williams

Frequently Asked Questions

When will participants see their points?

Points typically show anywhere from 10-15 business days from the date of receipt unless there are errors.

What are typical errors?

Four digit sub component number is missing Duration Date is listed as Training Dates Training dates are missing Professional Facilitator/Instructor is listed as

a participant and is assigned points Participants ID numbers are missing Points are not listed on sign in sheet Points are awarded incorrectly ie… more

points given or not enough points given per objective

Sign In Sheet

Susan Rodriguez Professional Dev 2344567

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Component Evaluation

Do you need to write a new component?

Step 1

Check to see if an existing component on the Master In-service Plan (MIP) can be used for your new proposal. Use the following link to check the MIP :

http://www.palmbeachschools.org/staffdev/MasterIn-ServicePlan.asp

Do you need to write a new component?

Step 2 Check to see if a revision to a

component may meet the needs of your department. Use the following link http://www.palmbeachschools.org/staffdev/documents/REVISING_AN_EXISTING_COMPONENT.pdf

Do you need to write a new component?Step 3

If there is not an appropriate component or revision of a current component that meets your department needs then you will need to write a new component. Follow the steps for generating a new component at the following link http://www.palmbeachschools.org/staffdev/documents/GENERATING_A_NEW_COMPONENT.pdf

Coming Attractions

CEU ( Continuing Education Unit) will be added to state plan. Each CEU will be converted 10:1

Pilot Program for Training District Personnel to be Certified Presenters

Non- Instructional Leadership Academy July 24-25, 2012

Non-Instructional Administrative Professional Academy July 26

Call For Presenters

Non- Instructional Leadership Academy Target Audience- Non-Instructional

Supervisors/Administrators Dates- July 24-25 , 2012 Location- District High School Format- Concurrent 90 minute sessions Possible Topics- Customer Service, Dealing

with Challenging Employees, Stress Management, Cultural Diversity, Change Management, Motivating Staff, Financial Management, Insurance, Public Relations, etc…

Non- Instructional Administrative Professionals Academy Target Audience- Non-Instructional

Administrative Professionals Dates- July 26, 2012 Location- District High Schools Format- Concurrent 90 minute sessions Possible Topics- Customer Service, Working for

Multiple bosses, working with Difficult People, Time Management, Records Retention, Public records Requests, etc…

Call For Presenters

Where to Turn

Instructional Departments- Susan Rodriguez- C-201 PX 48881

Non-Instructional Departments- Julie Williams- C-201. PX 43876