Prof Development

The Winchendon Public Schools Professional Development mission is to facilitate meaningful professional growth for all staff who have direct contact with students. The primary purpose is to ensure opportunities for certified professional teaching staff, paraprofessionals and administrators to acquire Professional Development Points (PDP’s) for “recertification” and for non-certified staff opportunities to improve themselves in their relationship and their contact with students, parents and fellow staff.

To involve the School Committee, the administration and the teachers in the broad frameworks of professional development to improve the quality of education

To offer Professional Development Point (PDP) acquisition opportunities at no cost to certified professional staff

To be proactive in the coordination, facilitation, and participation of using our own professional staff talent as presenter

To coordinate professional development opportunities and challenges with other school districts

To develop professional development activities aligned with School Improvement Plans as well as the District Improvement Plan

To evaluate the effectiveness of Professional Development Activities and their implementation within the classroom