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Y oun gs t ow n C i t y S c hoo l D i s t r i c t Loc a l P r o fe s s i o na l De ve l op m e n t Com m i t te e (LP D C)
S c hoo l Ye a r 2 0 1 7 – 2 0 1 8
AL L E D UC AT ORS MUS T HAV E AN OD E SAF E
Steps in License Renewal:
1. Create an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) on PDExpress as soon as your new license is issued and prior to taking any further college courses/workshops
2. IPDP must align with District Goals—Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and School Climate
3. IPDP must align with Standards for Ohio Educators (Teachers, Principals, Professional Development)
4. “Organizing for High Quality Professional Development” booklet must be used when creating your IPDP
5. After IPDP is approved, complete the following professional de-velopment:
a. 6 semester hours related to IPDP goals/objectives or 180 contact hours of professional development or a combi-nation of contact hours/semester hours (30 contact hours = 1 semester hour)
b. Engagement of Job-Embedded/Equivalent Other Activities (EOAs) related to classroom teaching pre-approved by LPDC
6. Secure a License Renewal Envelope from the LPDC office and follow the directions:
a. Create/Login to ODE Safe Account to renew online b. Complete license application online on SAFE Account along with payment (ODE will accept payment via e-check or credit card) c. Include the following documents in the License Renewal Envelope: 1) Official college transcripts/workshop certificates with
Reflections/Evaluations for both forms of credit 2) Completed and signed Activity Record showing how the
coursework aligns with the goals on pre-approved IPDP 3) Copy of current (approved) IPDP 4) Copy of the teaching license being renewed d. Hand deliver completed packet to Human Resources Office for
LPDC approval Reminder: Educators are responsible for fulfilling BCII/FBI Background
Checks as per ODE Guidelines . *See example IPDPs on LPDC site
Mission Statement The Local Professional Development Com-mittee (LPDC) of the Youngstown City School District establishes the procedures, criteria, and timelines for the review and approval of IPDP’s, coursework, and other professional development activities for the renewal of certificates and licenses. The LPDC strives to promote appropriate professional development so educators can gain new knowledge and skills for the purpose of improving student achieve-ment.
Vision Statement The Youngstown City School District’s LPDC will provide and ensure that all of it’s educators maintain and strive for meaningful continuous professional de-velopment to enhance the learning envi-ronment of all stakeholders.
YCSD’s LPDC Office: East High School
474 Bennington Av. ♦ Rm 139
Youngstown, OH 44505 Phone: (330) 744-8844 or 744-6907
Fax: (330) 744-5295
Go to www.YCSD.org Click on “Staff” tab > LPDC
For additional information and forms
Have you created an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) on PDExpress?
Immediately following every license renewal– you will need to complete a new IPDP via PDExpress for the next 5 year license cycle
Was your Professional Development completed after the Pre-Approved date on your IPDP?
Coursework and/or Professional Development taken before the Pre-Approved Date cannot be accepted for license re-newal
Do you have an ODE Safe Account?
All License Renewal Applications and Payments must now be completed online via ODE website.
Educators cannot work without an active license!
Educators risk job interruption +/o having their contract voided if the new license is not in their employer’s hand by the start of the next school year.
All License Renewals must be received for processing by the LPDC before the close of the school year.
Upon notification of new Educator’s License being issued from ODE, it is the educator’s responsibility to deliver a “hard copy” of license to Dept. of Human Resources– per YEA Agreement.
For those educators holding a Permanent Certificate:
Educators holding a Permanent Certificate are now responsible for securing BCII/FBI Background Checks every 5 years or the Permanent Certificate will be REVOKED. Be mindful of expiration dates!
Educators must create an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) on PDExpress aligned with the ODE Teacher/Principal/Professional Development Standards for all renewals - Use Organizing for High Quality Professional Development booklet
IPDP MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BEFORE ANY COURSEWORK IS TAKEN BY THE EDUCATOR! COURSEWORK TAKEN BEFORE THE IPDP IS APPROVED WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
Standards for Teachers—IPDP Goals (* see page 05 HQPD booklet )
1. Teachers understand student learning and development and respect.
2. Teachers know and understand the content area for which they have instructional
responsibility.
3. Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and
ensure student learning.
4. Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each
individual student.
5. Teachers create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and
achievement for all students.
6. Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, admin-
istrators and the community to support student learning.
7. Teachers assume responsibility for professional growth, performance and involve-
ment as an individual and as a member of a learning community.
Standards for Administrators/Principals—IPDP Goal Standards for Administra-
tors/Principals– IPDP Goals (*see page 06 HQPD booklet)
1. Principals help create a shared vision and clear goals for their schools and ensure
continuous progress toward achieving the goals. 2. Principals support the implementation of high-quality standards-based instruction
that results in higher levels of achievement for all students. 3. Principals allocate resources and manage school operations in order to ensure a safe
and productive learning environment. 4. Principals establish and sustain collaborative learning and shared leadership to pro-
mote learning and achievement of all students. 5. Principals engage parents and community members in the educational process and
create an environment where community resources support student learning, achieve-
ment and well being.
Step 2: Write a “SMART” GOAL/OBJECTIVE—“SMART”—S-SPECIFIC/ M-MEASURABLE/ A-ATTAINABLE/ R-RESULTS-BASED /T-TIME-BOUND
Select one from each column below for your Individual Professional Development Plan - (See Organizing For High Quality Professional Development book, pages 22- 23)
Note: District Goal(s) /Ohio Improvement Process require that you focus your goal(s) on: Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and/or School Climate
State an Intention to Engage In
Learning (use action verb…
(I will….)
Describe an Area of Practice that
will be the focus of learning...
For the purpose of (rationale) Add the Activities Include a Completion Date
Ex: I will acquire + multiple strategies + to improve classroom +
discipline
by participating in a district +
workshop
by June of 2015 (when license
expires)
Choices:
Acquire
Analyze
Apply research
Be able to
Become familiar with
Become knowledgeable
Become proficient in
Become skillful at
Build relationships
Contribute to
Demonstrate
Develop/Design
Choices:
Multiple strategies
Testing students on standards
Interdisciplinary curriculum units
Ways to develop students’ math/ reading/
science/social studies/fine art/writing
SKILLS
Ways to develop students’ thinking skills
With state and federal policies
District or classroom-based research
New administrative/managerial skills
New ways to evaluate student performance
Interpret student tests score
Additional degree (type of degree)
Choices:
IN ORDER TO….. Share knowledge with col-
leagues
Deepen understanding in
math/science/social stud-
ies/reading/writing/foreign
language/fine
arts/vocational instruction
Improve classroom disci-
pline
Update policies and proce-
dures
Modify curriculum
Choices:
May include ….
Taking college classes
Working on a Mas-
ter’s/Doctoral Degree
Attending confer-
ences/workshops
Self-directed (Job-
embedded/ Equivalent Other
Activity) Must send in
Job- embedded request from
LPDC page on District
Website
Choices:
By June of _____ (when
license expires)
Step 1: Choose Goal(s) for Individual Professional Development Plans—Choose Teacher or Administrator/Principal IPDP Template on PDExpress. Use *Organizing for High Quality Professional Development booklet (HQPD booklet)—refer to pages listed in goals/objectives
Name: ________________________________ Bldg/Gr Level: ____________________________
Enhance my understanding of
Examine
Expand
Explore
Gain a (greater understanding of)
Gain skills in
Implement
Incorporate
Interpret
Investigate
Learn about
Learn how to
Modify curriculum
Obtain skills in
Practice
Promote
Read widely
Research
Study survey
Take part in
Use
Methods of teaching children
with special needs
Understand social/emotional
needs of students
Knowledge of cultures of student
populations
Recognizing differences in stu-
dents
Meet needs of diverse popula-
tions
Strategies to improve learning
environment
Strategies to manage groups of
students
Ways of developing positive self-
concepts
Uses of technology in the class-
room
Develop new instructional tech-
niques
Implementation of classroom
inclusion techniques
Develop effective communication
with students
Develop effective questioning
techniques
Engage students in learning
Working with colleagues and
staff
Communicate with families
Professional ethics
Educational theories
Age appropriateness and develop-
ment characteristics of students
Ways to create conditions and
environment for productive per-
formance
Ways to develop district-wide
improvement plans
Direct the efforts of others
Ways to coach others to achieve
and succeed
Learn to understand the so-
cial/emotional needs of students
To implement /apply/ demon-
strate in the classroom
To contribute to the teaching
profession
To incorporate into lesson
plans
To Modify curriculum
To improve student learning
Contribute to school and dis-
trict goals and objectives
To improve student achieve-
ment
To coordinate or direct the
efforts of others
To facilitate groups
To adapt instruction for di-
verse learners
To coordinate the efforts of
others
To apply available resources
in the learning community
To increase parental involve-
ment
To use technology as an ef-
fective (communication/
/intervention/teaching/
Assessment/management)
tool
List of Job-Embedded
Activities:
Mentoring
Curriculum develop-
ment
Serving on a profes-
sional commit-
tee
Grant writing
Research and publish-
ing
Peer observation
National Board of
Professional Teaching
Standards
Master Teacher
Professional Voca-
tional Board Certifi-
cation
Cooperating teacher
for a student
teacher
Professional presenta-
tion
Teaching a college
course
Building level study/
research
Participate in online
training
Collaborating with my
Professional Learning
Community
See Organizing for High Quality Professional Development
booklet (HQPD booklet)—pages 25-31/Rubric
LPDC evaluates all IPDPs using a checklist based on The
Ohio Standards for Professional Development, rev. 05/2015.
The revised standards can be found on the ODE website and
YCSD/LPDC webpage.
Step 3: “Save” and “Submit” IPDP for LPDC’s Review and Pre-Approval.
Educator Responsibilities
Create an ODE Safe Account.
Educators are responsible for compiling, filing, and maintaining their own records for semester hours, quarter hours, and contact hours.
LPDC must have the original transcripts and certificates for any professional development used for renewing a license.
Certificates for Professional Development completed prior to May, 2013 were sent to the educator and are not housed on PDExpress.
ALL Professional Development (including university coursework, workshops, contact hours, and Equivalent Other Activity) must have a completed Reflection Sheet attached to each certificate and/or course(s) listed on transcripts.
Reflection Questions are located on the LPDC website
All renewals must be completed online using ODE Safe Account.
FBI and BCII Background Checks
If you have lived continuously in Ohio for the past 5 years: An FBI background check is required if the report on file with ODE is more than 5 years old at the date the application is received. A BCII background check is required if you do not have one on file with ODE.
If you have NOT lived continuously in Ohio for the past 5 years:
Both the FBI/BCII background checks are required if the reports on file with ODE are more than 5 years old on the date the appli-cation is received.
You can complete your FBI/BCII background check in the YCSD Department of Human Resources. Please call for an appointment.
HB1: Ohio’s New Licensure System
Ohio’s licensure system now includes a residency program for new teachers and a career ladder to recognize the devel-opment of a teacher’s skills and accomplishments. There are four licensure areas: 4-year Resident Educator License, 5-year Professional Educator License, 5-year Senior Professional Edu-cator License, and 5-year Lead Professional Educator License. (The Senior/Lead Professional Licenses also require the suc-cessful completion of the ODE’s Master Teacher Portfolio.)
Continuing Contracts
1, Licensure: Professional /Senior or Lead License 2. Degree or Coursework: 30 sem hours coursework after Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree— 6 sem hours if Master’s Degree needed in job 3. Final Summative Rating: Skilled/Accomplished 4. License issued Before 2011—Taught 3 of 5 years in district License issued After 2011— Had license for 7 years/taught 3 of last 5 years in district 5. Held a continuing contact elsewhere—serve 2 successful years in district
Monitoring In-District PD
Register for all In-District PD on PDExpress
Sign-in at all In-District PD
Monitor “My Information” > “In-District PD” on your PDExpress Acct to ensure your PD is being marked completed and contact hours are being issued. Select the “Diploma” icon to open the certificate for printing.
Contact hours earned prior to May, 2013 are not housed on PDExpress. Certificates were issued to educators at the time of completion.
Licensure Questions:
Newest information regarding licensure, back-ground checks, etc., from the Office of Educa-tor Licensure can be found on the ODE web-site.
Ohio Teacher Evaluation System
The new Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES), which went into effect 2013-14 school year, will be used for employment decisions (retention, promotion of teachers, renewal of teaching contracts, and removal/non-renewal of poorly performing teachers is listed in the OTES Legislation). Board Policy exists which aligns with state legislation.
Job-embedded / EOAs
LPDC has the authority to grant contact hours for Job-Embedded Activities also referred to as Equivalent Other Activities (EOA). An EOA is relevant quality professional development embedded in the educator’s work. An approved list of Job-Embedded/EOA’s can be found on the LPDC webpage (“Kinds of EOA’s”) . Educators must have an IPDP with EOA included. Then they must fill out the Job-Embedded/EOA form also provided on the LPDC webpage (“EOA Request Form”) and send a completed “hard copy” to LPDC for ap-proval. APPROVAL MUST BE GIVEN BEFORE THE ACTIVITY BEGINS. The supervisor/principal must sign off on all the hours for the activ-ity. Dates must be provided. LPDC then creates the certificate for the hours invested in the EOA. PRINCIPALS CAN ONLY ISSUE CER-TIFICATES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR BUILD-INGS—NOT FOR AN EOA. ALL EQUIVALENT OTHER ACTIVITIES MUST BE APPROVED THROUGH LPDC. (see LPDC by-laws on Youngs-town City LPDC website)
Educators must complete a new IPDP every five years to align with their 5-year license
THE IPDP MUST BE SUBMITTED AND PRE-APPROVED BEFORE THE COURSEWORK AND ACTIVITIES ARE COM-PLETED.
The IPDP is to be completed on PDExpress.
Educators register for district coursework on PDExpress. Use the “Course” tab to register.
“Revisions to IPDP” form is located on district website
*Current law does not require educators who hold permanent certificates to complete IPDPs.
IPDP Guidelines
All IPDPs must align with the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profes-sion or the Ohio Standards for Principals. All IPDPS are evaluated on the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession. All IPDPs must have a Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and/or School Climate Goal listed on the plan. Educators must show that the plan is a continuous process and based on multiple sources of data. Educators must show that they will share the knowledge in the classroom and with their learning community. The learning must enhance the learning and skill levels of educators. It must be evalu-ated on short and long term goals.