Okla. Admin. Code § 712:10-9-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 712:10-9-1 - Professional Development

(a)Professional Development. Professional Development programs should focus on instructional improvement and learning consistent with local control and state goals. It should include, but not be limited to, coaching, mentoring, collaborative work with peers, grade level teams and departmental work, subject area discussions, development of assessments, effective integration of instructional technology into the curriculum and analysis of student learning.

(b)Professional Development Institute. Professional Development Institutes (PDIs) are continuing education experiences that are a minimum of thirty (30) clock hours. The institutes shall be competency-based, emphasize effective learning practices, require collaboration among participants, and require each participant to prepare a work product which can be utilized in the classroom by the participant.

(1) The Professional Development Institute should:

(A) Improve instructional effectiveness of teachers and administrators;

(B) Positively impact student learning;

(C) Improve the school/work environment by encouraging mentoring, collaboration, and teacher involvement in significant decision-making;

(D) Provide an effective professional development that will enhance subject matter knowledge and pedagogical skill of all teachers and administrators;

(E) Include an assessment component that assures maximum accountability for the PDI contractors;

(F) Support an environment which allows greater interaction and collaboration among teachers, administrators, and the community-at-large; and

(G) Be scientifically research-based;

(2) Professional development institutes administered by the Commission shall:

(A) Be chosen through a competitive bid process in accordance with the procedures established by the Oklahoma Division of Central Services;

(B) Be reviewed by the Commission Professional Development Committee;

(C) Be reviewed by other constituencies as determined by the Commission Professional Development Committee;

(D) Be subject to peer review.

(3) Invitations to Bid related to specific PDIs are open to any public or private entity for funding consideration and will be subject to peer review as determined by the Commission.

(c) Inner City Schools Rescue Program. The purpose of this program is to recruit and train licensed or certified teachers to work in inner city schools that are on the school improvement list or where 95 percent of the students are eligible for free and reduced lunch.

(1) The Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation will:

(A) Identify schools that meet the criteria;

(B) Provide professional development and support for teachers for the purpose of recruiting and retention in inner city schools;

(C) Inform teachers and administrators across the state of professional development opportunities, grants, and potential partnerships;

(D) Determine a selection criteria and process for participants;

(E) Oversee the applicant review committee.

Okla. Admin. Code § 712:10-9-1

Added at 14 Ok Reg 3198, eff 7-25-97; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2449, eff 6-27-02; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1613, eff 7-1-10