Welcome to Professional Learning

The Professional Learning Department supports the continuous growth and development of Osceola County Schools employees. We coordinate high-quality learning opportunities, maintain professional learning records, and collaborate with schools, departments, and community partners to strengthen professional practice and improve outcomes.

Our responsibilities include:

• My Professional Growth System (MyPGS): Maintain and support the district's system for managing professional learning activities and in-service credit records.
• Course Development and Evaluation: Assist schools and departments with the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning courses.
• Individual Professional Growth Plans: Support educators in creating and implementing meaningful Individual Professional Growth Plans.
• Professional Learning Councils: Collaborate with school-based Professional Learning Leads through the Professional Learning Council for Instructional Staff and with departmental Professional Support Staff representatives through the PSS Professional Learning Council.
• New Educator Support: Provide onboarding and ongoing support through mentor programs, New Teacher Orientation, and the New Educator Symposium.
• Add-On Certification Courses: Offer coursework leading to add-on certifications in Exceptional Student Education (ESE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Reading, and Gifted Education.
• Districtwide Professional Learning: Partner with district departments to coordinate Professional Learning Days for instructional and professional support staff.
• Federal Program Support: Provide district professional learning opportunities through the Title II, Part A federal program.
• College and University Partnerships: Develop partnerships with colleges and universities to expand professional learning and career-growth opportunities for employees.

Training Rooms may be reserved for courses the Osceola County School District offers. 
To reserve a room, please follow the PDLC RESERVATION REQUEST FORM instructions.
 

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