PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy
Rationale
As a learning institution, continuous professional development promotes the quality and depth of the society, improves effective learning in the classroom, and strengthens the well-being of employees.
Policy Statements
- The focus of professional development will be consistent with the school’s vision/mission and support the strategic direction of both the Society and the Ministry of Education.
- The emphasis will be on improving organizational effectiveness and the quality of teaching and learning for students.
- All teaching staff, support staff, and administrators will have access to quality professional development opportunities.
- Teachers have 3 three scheduled and one unscheduled Pro-D days each school year. The scheduled Pro-D days will focus on curriculum and assessment practices, supporting ACSI Island Day, and next year planning.
- All employees are required to attend Monday morning collaboration meetings (Learning Hubs) with their assigned workgroups. The purpose of Learning Hubs is to explore cross-curricular opportunities, learn best practices from colleagues, and share ideas in the classroom.
- Educational assistants, and administrative staff will have access to a minimum of one paid Pro-Day relevant to their work assignment.
- Upon return from a professional development experience, employees are expected to disseminate good and successful practice that supports and improves the school, teaching, and learning. This is best accomplished in school Learning Hubs.
- The school will support accreditation of the professional development of employees.
Professional Development Policy
Board Approved October 2014
Updated February 2018
