PCPS Professional Development

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Professional learning is strongest when it’s shaped by the people doing the work every day. Take a few minutes to complete the Annual Professional Learning Needs Assessment:

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Congratulations to our Aspiring Instructional Coach Academy Cohort 6 participants. This week they completed the face-to-face portion of the academy. They will submit their final projects soon and be ready to support Polk County Public Schools as Instructional Coaches! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to the program this year! Applications for our next cohort are open! Check our PD page and the District Weekly for more information. Feel free to contact Monica Fales and Alissa Lee in the PD Department for information as well.

Frenchretta Cornelius-Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary,
Patricia Harrison-Pinewood Elementary, Kelly Huntzinger-Tenoroc High School, Alyssa King-John Snively Elementary, Christina Liberatore-Pinewood Elementary School, Yadanes Lopez-Loughman Oaks Elementary, Savannah Navas-Citrus Ridge Academy,
Heather Ogle-Lakeland Senior High School, Amanda Ricketson-Lake Gibson High School, Yelitza Rivera Rodriguez-Migrant Advocate, Aida Roman-Burgos-Laurel Elementary,
Cassidy Scarborough-Eagle Lake Elementary,
Cynthia Troxler-Floral Avenue Elementary,
Alyssa Truba-Lake Alfred Elementary, Hildaliz Valentin-Eastside Elementary, Sabrin Velazquez-Southwest Elementary,
Alecia Walters-Wahneta Elementary, Cristine Yap-S Boone Middle School

Exciting News! 🎉🎉

The Aspiring Instructional Coaches Academy (AICA) is currently accepting applications for our next cohort from April 9 - May 15, 2026.
The application window closes at 5pm on May 15, 2026

The Program readiness screening of selected applicants will take place on June 8, 2026.

NOTE: Candidates selected for Cohort 7 will be eligible for instructional coaching positions upon acceptance into the cohort to meet immediate district needs.

Program Timeline: September 2026-December 2026

Look for specific dates and requirements in the PCPS District Weekly.

Questions? Email [email protected] or contact Monica Fales or Alissa Lee.

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Recently the Professional Development Department welcomed some Campus Induction Coordinators to JMPDC for a day of learning. They explored how to support their new and novice teachers on their campuses around PCPS. Thank you to all of our CICs around the district who are supporting our new teachers and helping them grow their teaching practices!

The Professional Development Department recently hosted an engaging, empowering, and entertaining Spring Intern Seminar for interns completing their final internships with PCPS. The interns participated in collaborative sessions, facilitated by the Professional Development, Exceptional Student Services, and Recruitment and Teacher Engagement departments, on Exceptional Student Education Strategies for All Classrooms, Incorporating Collaborative Structures in the Classroom, Ethics in Education, and Getting Hired in Polk County Public Schools. The interns completed the day feeling excited about incorporating their learning with their students. We are excited to see their continued development in the field of education.

The Professional Development Department will host our next SHINE event on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. Dinner is provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Professional Development Department is getting into the Holiday Spirit after an Elf Photo Booth appeared in the PD Lobby. Elfies are the best kind of selfies. 🎄🎄