Professional Learning Essentials
April 26, 2023
Olathe Summer Conference 2023
May 31, June 1, June 2
Olathe East High School
8am-4pm
Click here to access the Summer Conference website.
Olathe District Employees click here to register for the conference.
Registration is FREE for all district employees!
You must register if you plan to attend!
Information about signing up for sessions will be sent to registered participants in the next two weeks.
College Credit for attending Summer Conference will once again be offered through MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- Attend 2 days and complete the STAR Reflection Assignment to earn 1 credit
- Attend 3 days and complete the STAR Reflection Assignment to earn 2 credits
- $90/credit
- Click here to register for the 1 credit option
- Click here to register for the 2 credit option
- Click here to access the STAR Reflection Assignment
You can also choose to earn professional development points instead of college credit.
- Earn 7 points per day
Important Reminders- Due Dates- From the Negotiated Agreement
- Courses must be completed by July 31, 2023 and entered in Frontline by August 31, 2023
- Send transcripts to etranscripts@olatheschools.org
Are you earning PD points under an Action Plan?
- Activities must be completed by July 31, 2023 and entered in Frontline by August 31, 2023
- Follow submission guidelines on the Action Plan Flow Chart
- 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
Out of District Opportunities
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.
Want to learn more about opportunities available for your department? Click the links below:
Department
Summer Learning Opportunities
Click here to access the Summer Learning Opportunities Website
The site is being updated as activities are added.
Yes, you can earn points for engaging in these activities!
We already have information about:
- Summer Conference
- SCM Recertification
- Instructional Technology
- Action Plan Process
- More!
If you would like to earn points for engaging in summer professional learning activities that occur outside of the district and you are not requesting any financial support, that is possible through the Action Plan Process. Points earned for these activities may be purposed for both relicensure and salary schedule movement. Learn more about the process on the Action Plan Flow Chart.
Questions? Comments? Need Help?
Jenna Kuder- jkuderirc@olatheschools.org
5006-8180