Professional Development
February 26th Professional Development Day
Elementary Schedule and Agenda
Middle School Schedule and Agenda
The District sponsors three days of professional staff development during the course of the school year.
The professional development days take place at the various school sites, where site leaders and teacher leaders work with staff members to analyze student data, make curricular adjustments based upon student need, and learn and incorporate new and innovative strategies to support student achievement.
Collaboration Periods
Teachers also work with one another during collaboration periods during the school week. This collaborative work is very instrumental in maintaining consistency of curriculum design and sharing best practices with one another. Elementary and middle school teachers have been using the collaboration period for some time.
Ongoing Professional Development
Ongoing professional development is a very high priority. It is a priority for our new teachers; most of who participate in an intensive two year induction program with is called BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment). Professional development is also a high priority for all other teachers who participate in three mandatory staff development days each year (funded mostly by the state) and have the opportunity to be compensated for additional days. In addition our teachers and other staff are encouraged and take advantage of extensive training opportunities at school site and on their own.
Santa Clara County Professional Development Link
California Department of Education Professional Development Link