Section 6A-5.071 - Professional Learning Catalogs(1) The purpose of this rule is to set forth the requirements for professional learning catalogs, formerly known as master inservice plans, pursuant to Section 1012.98, Florida Statutes (F.S.), by outlining the requirements for catalog components; setting submission, amendment, and review criteria; identifying the entities eligible to create a catalog; providing specifications for awarding inservice points; and prescribing record maintenance and data reporting requirements and providing a template for catalog submissions.(2) Professional Learning Catalog Requirements. Pursuant to Section 1012.98(5)(b)5., F.S., all school districts shall maintain, as a corollary of their professional learning system, a catalog that outlines all professional learning opportunities, referred to as components, for all school district employees from all funding sources. (a) For each component, the catalog shall include the following:2. An identifying number assigned in accordance with the FDOE Information Database Requirements: Volume II - Automated Staff Information System pursuant to Section 1008.385(2), F.S., and Rule 6A-1.0014, F.A.C.;3. The maximum number of inservice points to be awarded for successful completion of the component, assigned in accordance with the specifications outlined in subsection (6) of this rule;4. A description of the specific objectives and activities to be completed; and, 5. The component evaluation criteria for determining the effectiveness of the professional learning in: a. Addressing the specific objectives;b. Increasing educator knowledge and skills;c. Changing educator dispositions or practice in the educational setting; and,d. Improving student outcomes.(b) For each component for which inservice points will be awarded, the catalog shall also include a description of any follow-up activities that will be required and support that will be provided to ensure successful completion of the component.(c) Each school district and each other entity with a professional learning system must provide confirmation that the catalog components satisfy professional learning requirements outlined in the Professional Learning Catalog Template, Form PLCT-2024.(3) Submission, Amendment, and Review Criteria by School Districts. (a) By September 1 of each year, the school district shall update the catalog, based on the results of the review conducted pursuant to paragraph (3)(d) of this rule, and the district school board shall approve the catalog pursuant to the criteria and procedures in subsections (2) and (3) of this rule.(b) By October 1 of each year, the school district shall submit a letter to the Commissioner verifying that the district school board has approved the catalog and the catalog meets the criteria in subsection (2) of this rule.(c) A component developed or modified after the annual approval of the catalog shall be approved as an amendment by the district school board and meet the criteria in subsection (2) of this rule.(d) Annually, the school district shall conduct a review of the previous year's catalog program operations that results in a determination of its effectiveness in the educational setting as measured by changes in educator practice and student outcomes, and use this information to make decisions about which components to continue, modify, or eliminate.(4) Alternative Preparation Programs. The approval of program plans for add-on certification programs by the Department of Education pursuant to Section 1012.575, F.S., shall be for a period of five (5) years. Components associated with the approved programs shall remain in the professional learning catalog throughout the approval period.(5) Approval by the Department. A developmental research school operated under the control of the State University System; an eligible state educational agency; an organization of private schools or consortium of charter schools that meets criteria specified in Section 1012.98(7), F.S.; or a public or private college or university with a teacher preparation program approved pursuant to Section 1004.04, F.S., may develop a professional learning system and catalog. (a) The catalog shall be developed meeting the criteria outlined in subsection (2) of this rule and submitted to the department for initial approval by the Department, based upon the requirements outlined in subsection (2) of this rule and the requirements of Section 1012.98(5)(b)5., F.S.(b) After initial approval of a catalog, continued approval shall be in accordance with the criteria and procedures outlined in subsections (2) and (3) of this rule, and the requirements for reporting and data maintenance as required in subsection (7) of this rule and the requirements of Section 1012.98(5)(b)5., F.S.(c) For other eligible entities with an approved professional learning system and catalog, references to district school boards in this rule shall mean the governing authority or board of an eligible development research school, state educational agency, organization of private schools, consortium of charter schools, or public or private college or university.(6) Awarding of Inservice Points. (a) One (1) clock hour of participation shall equal one (1) inservice point, or as specified by the professional learning catalog based on competencies demonstrated, for successful completion of a component.(b) One (1) semester hour of college credit shall equal twenty (20) inservice points.(c) Inservice points may be awarded for components that focus on analysis of student achievement data, ongoing formal and informal assessments of student achievement, identification and use of enhanced and differentiated instructional strategies, enhancement of subject content expertise, integrated use of classroom technology that enhances teaching and learning, classroom management, parent involvement, instructional leadership, effective school management, and school safety.(d) Inservice points for any mandatory component not linked to student learning or professional growth may only be awarded to an educator holding a Florida Professional Certificate with a coverage area classified as "academic" or "degreed career and technical" once during their certificate's five-year validity period, pursuant to Section 1012.585(3)(h), F.S. Components linked to student learning or professional growth are defined as those that support increased student academic achievement, enhanced classroom instructional strategies that promote rigor and relevance throughout the curriculum, and the preparedness of students for continuing education and the workforce.(7) Record Maintenance and Data Reporting Requirements. Professional learning catalog records shall be maintained and data shall be reported as follows: (a) Information shall be maintained for each component to include the following: 1. Dates the component was delivered;2. Names of component leaders;3. Names of participants and performance records;4. Evaluation of the component; and,5. Criteria for successful completion.(b) Information shall be maintained for each component participant to include the following:1. Title and number of the component;2. Dates of participation;3. Satisfactory or unsatisfactory completion; and,4. Number of inservice points to be awarded, eligibility of the points to be used for certification, and expiration date of the educator's certificate(s), if applicable. All requirements for renewal of a Professional Certificate on the basis of completion of inservice points pursuant to Section 1012.585, F.S., and Rule 6A-4.0051, F.A.C., shall be met.(c) Each school district shall report data information for all approved professional learning components as required by the FDOE Information Database Requirements: Volume II - Automated Staff Information System pursuant to Section 1008.385(2), F.S., and Rule 6A-1.0014, F.A.C. Other eligible entities as defined in subsection (5) of this rule with approved catalogs without automated data reporting capabilities shall report the required component data information using nonautomated equivalent means annually by October 1.(8) Forms. The following form is hereby incorporated by reference: Professional Learning Catalog Template, Form PLCT-2024 (February 2024) (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16352). Copies may be obtained from the Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 124, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-5.071
Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1012.98(8), 1012.56(13), 1012.986(3) FS. Law Implemented 1004.04, 1012.986, 1012.98, 1012.56, 1012.575 FS.
New 11-25-75, Formerly 6A-5.72, Amended 4-10-79, 6-28-83, 7-15-84, 12-26-85, Formerly 6A-5.71, Amended 8-28-95, 7-2-98, 5-2-10, Amended by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 222, November 14, 2018 effective 11/28/2018, Amended by Florida Register Volume 48, Number 076, April 19, 2022 effective 5/3/2022, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 025, February 6, 2024 effective 2/20/2024.New 11-25-75, Formerly 6A-5.72, Amended 4-10-79, 6-28-83, 7-15-84, 12-26-85, Formerly 6A-5.71, Amended 8-28-95, 7-2-98, 5-2-10, 11-28-18, 5-3-22, 2-20-24.