Professional Development Opportunities

Welcome to the general professional development activities data base for Polk County Schools!

This service allows you to view the master list of all professional development activities planned by specific schools, departments, etc., who have submitted those plans to HRD as of this date. Select the month you wish to view to see the specific details about activities for that month.

Polk County School Board Employees only, may be able to register for the activity "on-line" when that option is marked "Yes-Click Here" in activity specifics. Otherwise, anyone can and should contact the Coordinator via email or by phone for activity registration information.

Thank you for your interest in professional development in Polk County Schools!


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Expand/Collapse Item  July 2008

Expand/Collapse Item  ESE7th Annual Autism Summer Institute

Targeted group: Instructional StaffCan I register online? Yes, Click here
Contact: Holly SutherlandPhone: 863-534-0930Contact: holly.sutherland@polk-fl.net
Dates: 7/28/2008;7/29/2008;7/30/2008
Activity Points: 15   Follow-up Points: 15Total Points: 30
Notes: The Summer Institute will include sessions for those who are new to the field as well as more experienced individuals who desire additional information on research, innovations, and provisions of effective programs to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Expand/Collapse Item  Instructional TelevisionSTS BBT023 Instructional Television Support

Targeted group: Instructional StaffCan I register online? Yes, Click here
Contact: Michael RobertsonPhone: 647-4257Contact: michael.robertson@polk-fl.net
Dates: 7/1/2008;6/30/2009
Activity Points: 60   Follow-up Points: 60Total Points: 120
Notes:

Blackboard Online

Register online at http://pds.polk-fl.net/login.asp

Expand/Collapse Item  Media ServicesLinking Learners in the 21st Century - What Library Media Services Can Do For You

Targeted group: School Based/District Level AdministratorsCan I register online? Yes, Click here
Contact: Jacqueline RosePhone: 863-647-4714Contact: jacqueline.rose@polk-fl.net
Dates: 7/21/2008;7/23/2008
Activity Points: 2   Follow-up Points: 3Total Points: 5
Notes: This class is for Senior Directors and Principals.  It will cover the new online subscription services for 2008-2010,  It will also cover the services and programs available to schools from District Library Media Services.

Expand/Collapse Item  Southwest Area OfficeIDEIA 2004 and Florida DOE Rules District Implementation

Targeted group: Instructional Support Staff - School Based and District LevelCan I register online?No
Contact: Lisa MartinPhone: 648-3248Contact: Lisa.Martin@polk-fl.net
Dates: 7/30/2008;8/5/2008;8/29/2008;9/30/2008;10/29/2008;11/21/2008;12/18/2008;1/26/2009;2/24/2009;3/26/2009;4/27/2009;5/27/2009
Activity Points: 60   Follow-up Points: 60Total Points: 120
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Expand/Collapse Item  WellnessAll Wellness Program Activities

Targeted group: All School Board EmployeesCan I register online? Yes, Click here
Contact: Jan CalderPhone: 863-648-3057Contact: jan.calder@polk-fl.net
Dates: 7/1/2008;6/30/2009
Activity Points: 60   Follow-up Points: 60Total Points: 120
Notes: In-service points are awarded to all PCSB employees who participate in Wellness activities and events where learning objectives, follow-up and evaluation criteria are met.