The Professional Learning Catalog identifies the educational training programs offered by the district in order for educational professionals to earn points toward recertification. The state of Florida establishes requirements for these components that must be updated and approved by the school board on an annual basis. The following draft is an update on the components that Clay County District Schools offers its constituents. We have included additional components in areas of reading, ESE, athletics, ESOL, etc. so that all of our professional development offerings are aligned with state regulations.

District professional development systems must include a Professional Learning Catalog that identifies the educational training programs, called components of professional learning, that may generate points toward recertification or add-on certification.

Section 1012.98, Florida Statutes, the School Community Professional Development Act, sets forth requirements for educational training programs with further requirements outlined in State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.071, F.A.C. The Professional Learning Catalog shall be updated and approved by the district school boards on an annual basis.

Professional development components have an impact on targeted areas. Effective modules have the capacity to change the instructional and learning environment as well as increase the proficiency of the educator in targeted standards and initiatives.

By including additional components, Clay County District Schools can increase the amount and variety of professional learning opportunities available to its personnel. This increase in offerings will allow for the improvement of instruction, data analysis, learning environment, and interventions to improve overall student achievement.

Goal 1- Develop Great Educators and Leaders 

Strategy 1.1 Develop a high quality and aligned instructional system.

Initiative 1.1.6 Train all educators and leaders how to use principles of excellent instruction in every school within all curriculum areas. 

Strategy- Increase the amount and variety of professional learning opportunities offered to district personnel. 

Goal 5- Develop and support great educators, support personnel, and leaders

Strategy 5.2 Provide on-going training and support for teachers, support staff, and leaders

Initiatives 5.2.1 - Develop and design a wide variety of professional learning opportunities for all district personnel 

Strategy- Increase the amount and variety of professional learning opportunities offered to district personnel.

Approve the Professional Learning Catalog