Staff Development
Contact Information:
Carl Dethloff
Assistant Superintendent of HR and Staff Development
Staff Development Framework 2011‐2012
Staff development in SAISD focuses on adult learning that results in student
achievement. The mission of staff development is to inspire, empower and promote
professional learning that advances educator and student performance. Staff
development is results-driven, standards-based and job-embedded.
In planning the professional development program for 2011-2012, the district will
develop a collaborative model for adult learning. The following framework supports
SAISD's staff development goals.
Staff Development Framework 2011‐2012
Eduphoria:Workshop
Eduphoria:Workshop is an online staff development system available to all district employees. Within Eduphoria:Workshop, employees may register for classes, view and register for upcoming sessions, and view and print transcripts.
DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
SAISD teachers, counselors, and instructional aides are required to complete 60 hours of staff development per year.
Requirements for core course teachers
As part of their 60 hours, core course teachers are required to complete these specific hours:
- 30 hours of TEKS
- 6 hours of Technology
- 3 hours of ESL
- 8 hours of faculty meetings
- 1 hour online
The remaining 12 hours may include college course work, summer conferences, ESC Region XV sessions, or other training approved by a pricipal or supervisor. Gifted and Talented teachers are required to have an annual 6 hour GT update.
RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The Staff Development Office maintains a database for all employees which includes any staff development presented by the district and any certificates from sessions other than those provided by the region service center. District employees may call or email to request a profile. Region XV sessions for each employee as well as employee profiles can be accessed via their website at www.netxv.net.
For more information, please contact the SAISD Human Resources department at (325) 947-3838 x774.
