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ARKANSAS EDUCATOR LICENSURE SYSTEM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2020 Professional Development

1.  Teachers are required to get 4 days of professional development, related to their Professional Growth Plan, in the summer.  (2020/2021 Summer Professional Development Planning Worksheet)

2. There are 6 days of professional development built into the school calendar:

• 4 days in August
• 1 day will be earned in 90 minute increments after school (4 times throughout the year)
• May 17, 2020 will be used as a Flex Day

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Professional Development that will occur DURING next school year:

Print and complete the 2020/2021 form.

1. Collect appropriate signatures and complete PO if necessary.
2. Sign up for PD and make necessary arrangements (substitute, hotel, etc).
3. Forward a copy of completed form along with attendance documentation to Mrs. Ketchum upon return to school.