Training and Professional Development

What’s NCLB?

In January 2002, the federal law that governs public education was reauthorized and named the No Child Left Behind (NCLB).  This law brings major reforms to public schools and is designed to increase accountability and improve student achievement.

“Highly qualified?”  What does that mean?

All public elementary, middle, and high school teachers who teach “core” academic subjects must be “highly qualified” under NCLB by the June 30, 2006.

Paraprofessionals who work as classroom aides, tutors, or teacher assistants in schools that receive Title I federal funding, must meet NCLB requirements by June 30, 2006.

Training and Professional Development offers support for teachers and paraprofessionals in meeting NCLB requirements.

Summary of Paraprofessional Supports:

• HELP Test scheduled monthly
• Math, Reading, & Written Expression Support Classes
• Individual assistance

Summary of Teacher Supports:

• Praxis II prep classes for credit
• Praxis II study groups for credit
• Addendum for qualified test-takers and for Praxis II credit classes
• HOUSSE assistance
• HQT Form assistance
• HQT Form on-line help at this at The HQT Help Site
  
  
• Register for all events on My Learning PLan

Substitute Teachers

Training and Professional Development offers support for substitute teachers through quality training in classroom management.  Half day trainings are offered throughout the year.  Register through Substitute Dispatch at 742-4133 or 742-4128.