Professional+Development

=On-Contract Professional Development=

Monthly Media Clerk meetings at various schools: discuss job-related issues, in-house training, guest presenters, networking, ideas.

Orientations:

In-school Professional Development:

=Off-Contract Professional Development=

Professional Study Teams: PST's can be done either by school, or a group of individuals from the district with a common goal. PST have at least 15 hours credit and require set meeting times and paperwork from the district.

Quick-tech classes through OPD- these are free, usually one or two classes per topic.They meet in the DTS/DMS computer lab after school hours.

OPD classes:

Mentoring Programs:Our district provides a clerk mentoring program. When new clerks are hired they are given the option to take part in this program.

Conferences can be used as PD. Normally hour for hour credit. A summary of the conference along with proof of attendance.

=Outside Educational Programs=

Conferences: T.I.E., Teen Literature Conferences, Learning Conferences, CAL (Colorado Association of Libraries),

Classes & Programs: Media Technician Certification, Para-Librarian Certification, Highly-Qualified Paraprofessional Certification,

Degree Programs: Associates Degree Programs, Undergraduate Degree, Masters Program

Continuing Education Classes & Programs: