Educator University PD Opportunity Objective:
All full-time employees will identify a collaborative activity (minimum of two people) which involves members participating in an Educator University project. The project must be based on improving student learning and advancing yourself professionally. All professional development must align with at least one of the district priorities and be supported by the Iowa Teaching Standards.
Reminders:
- There must be two or more people collaborating together for the day.
- Work must be supported by at least one Iowa Teaching Standard:
- Enhance Student Achievement
- Content Knowledge
- Planning and Preparation
- Instructional Strategies
- Monitoring Student Learning
- Classroom Management
- Professional Growth
- Professional Responsibilities
- Work should also align with one or more DMPS Priority:
- Equity
- Implementation of High-Quality Curriculum and Access
- Data Literacy
- Social Emotional Learning
- Student Health and Wellbeing
- Engagement and Community Building
- Safety
Questions & Answers:
Q: What am I paid for participating?
A: You will be paid your individual per diem rate after completion of 7 hours of learning opportunities to create a full experience. The rate of pay is based on a total of 7 hours of work and half days are not allowed.
Q: Can part time teachers participate?
A: Yes!
Q: Is there a proposal beforehand that I have to turn in?
A: No, you will fill out an exit survey asking you to indicate with learning opportunities you selected. This is a requirement for attendance and payment.
A: You will be paid your individual per diem rate after completion of 7 hours of learning opportunities to create a full experience. The rate of pay is based on a total of 7 hours of work and half days are not allowed.
Q: Can part time teachers participate?
A: Yes!
Q: Is there a proposal beforehand that I have to turn in?
A: No, you will fill out an exit survey asking you to indicate with learning opportunities you selected. This is a requirement for attendance and payment.
