Mission: The purpose of Staff Development is to enhance the professional performance of all employees in the district so that our mission can be realized. Staff Development will be aligned with the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) standards that were adopted by the MPS District in April, 1997. (MPS Philosophy of Professional Development -pdf)
The work of the Curriculum Management Audit Report continues with the completion of the Five-Year Comprehensive Professional Development Plan. This plan is a result of a year of work by the Professional Development Work Group responding to Audit recommendation #8: Develop and implement policies, regulations, and plans to move from a demonstration model of professional development to a comprehensive and individualized training program focused on results-orientated strategies that improve instructional skills and student achievement. (page 239)