Professional Learning Essentials

All college courses that will be used for a salary movement request in 2023-24:

• Must have been completed by July 31, 2023
• Must be entered in Frontline by August 31, 2023
• Have transcripts sent to etranscripts@olatheschools.org by August 31, 2023

All professional development points earned in the 2022-23 professional learning year:

• Must have been completed by July 31, 2023
• Must be entered in Frontline by August 31, 2023

All CEUs (for those eligible to earn them) earned in the 2022-23 professional learning year:

• Must have been completed by July 31, 2023
• Must be entered in Frontline by August 31, 2023

All requests for Salary Schedule Movement for 2023-24:

• Must be submitted in Frontline by October 15, 2023
• Click here for instructions

Do you have questions about submitting forms in Frontline?

• Professional Development Points- Reach out to Jenna Kuder at jkuderirc@olatheschools
• College Credit/CEUs/Salary Movement- Reach out to Jenny Koonce at jlkoonce@olatheschools.org

BIG3 Tuesdays

• Professional Learning Opportunities are available on Tuesday afternoons starting at 4:15pm. Check out the options on the BIG3 Tuesdays page of the Professional Learning Website. Click here to access the BIG3 Tuesdays page.

EPIC Learning Series

• Though designed for educators new to Olathe, the sessions are open to anyone wanting to dive into the topics offered. Click here to access the EPIC Learning Series page.

The Culture Setter Course

• Explore how educators are key to setting up the right atmosphere for all learners to achieve.
• College credit (4) or professional development points (up to 60) may be earned.
• Click here to sign up for the Fall Cohort #3.

How Learning Happens Course

• Consider engaging in a year-long study about the science behind how students learning
• College credit (3 or 6) or professional development points (up to 72) may be earned.
• Click here to register for How Learning Happens.

Introducing the new and improved Professional Learning Website!

• Click here to access the Professional Learning Website.

Be sure to bookmark the link for easy access to information!

The site will be updated frequently to bring you the latest and greatest information about professional learning opportunities, important due dates, Frontline instructions, and more!

You can earn professional development points or CEUs (for those eligible) that can be used for movement on the salary schedule through the Action Plan Process.

Earning Points

• Develop a SMART goal
• Gain new knowledge focused on your goal
• Implement the new learning with your students
• Measure the impact on student learning

Click here to access the updated Action Plan Process document for more information!

Earning CEUs (for those who are eligible)

• Submit an Action Plan in Frontline
• Earn CEUs connected to your SMART goal

Our Negotiated Agreement states that you must have an Action Plan in place in order to earn CEUs purposed for movement on the salary schedule.

Need help writing a SMART Goal? Reach out to Jenna Kuder at jkuderirc@olatheschools.org

Attending out-of-district activities requires prior approval in the following circumstances:

• The activity occurs during your contract day and requires a substitute or you are requesting professional leave to attend
• You are requesting that the district provide funding for registration, travel, or other expenses

If you are requesting professional leave or funding, you will need to contact your department director, coordinator, or facilitator or your building administrator to discuss the opportunity. Points earned for an approved activity for which the district provides funding or professional leave will be purposed for relicensure only.

Please note the following criteria when requesting to attend an out of district opportunity:

• The activity must be congruent with district philosophy.
• The activity must match the goals outlined in an approved District Professional Development Plan or Building Professional Development Plan.
• Attendance at the activity should enhance the educational experience for Olathe District students.
• Attendance at the activity is supported by requester’s administrator/supervisor and indicates how attendance will improve instruction, be shared with colleagues, assist in meeting goals, and ultimately benefit students.
• Individuals who are officers of organizations receive consideration, but approval is not automatic.
• Individuals who would like to be a presenter should seek approval prior to making a commitment to present.

Want to learn more about opportunities available for your department? Check out the Professional Learning Website! You will find a section about out of district opportunities.

Jenna Kuder- jkuderirc@olatheschools.org

5006-8180