Professional development facilitates the personal and professional growth of all Lincoln Public Schools employees. The program provides opportunities for professional growth focused on increasing student success. The purpose of professional development is to support the career growth of all individuals in the District to improve their performance in their present job assignment, to increase job satisfaction, and to affect continuous academic improvement for all students.
Current emphases include: school improvement planning and implementation efforts which will include community members and parents; school-based initiatives; instructional improvement; building a community of learners through inclusive practices; multicultural education and integration of teaching and learning. Skill enhancement is the focus for each employee classification, which will result in excellence for all students in Lincoln Public Schools.
Staff development will be made available, at a minimum, in accordance with the terms of the applicable agreements. All employees may participate in District staff development courses.
At least annually, the administration will present to the Board the planned staff training as required by law. The Board will then approve those training requirements if the Board determines that the length of each training is reasonable.