Professional Development Plan - McDonald County R-1 School ...

Introduction
Beginning August 1993, Senate Bill #380 requires Missouri School Districts to provide
professional development programs for beginning and practicing teachers. A major goal of
this program is to ensure that beginning teachers get the help and guidance they need
during those first two (2) years in the classroom. Another goal is to ensure that
experienced teachers have access to quality in-service training, opportunities for
professional growth that will instill personal satisfaction and renewed commitment to their
work.
Key provisions:
1. The district must allocate one percent of state funds received through
school foundation programs to the Professional Development
Committee.
2. Seventy-five percent of the one percent must be spent in the fiscal
year it is received.
3. Professional development expenditures under this section should be
spent for the purpose of meeting objectives of the Comprehensive
School Improvement Plan (CSIP) of the district as developed by the
board.
4. The penalty for not complying with the requirements is loss of state
aid during the next school year.
The success of professional development programs depends on cooperation among
teachers, administrators, school board members and teacher educators. The potential
benefits to teachers and students will make this effort worthwhile.
Goals for CSIP for McDonald County R-1 School District:
1. To Improve Student Performance
2. To Employ and Retain High-Quality Staff
3. To Provide Appropriate Facilities, Support Services, and
Instructional Resources
4. To Increase Parent and Community Involvement
5. To Govern the District Efficiently and Effectively
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