Professional Development Institute(PDI)

PDI is the new way of conducting professional development for teachers in the Brandywine School District.  Click on the PDI link to the left for more information.

P.I.P.

(Personalized Inservice Program)

The purpose of the Personalized Inservice Program (PIP) is to give Certificated and/or Professionally Licensed employees the opportunity to choose seven (7) hours of Individualized Professional Development to improve their personal teaching and learning techniques. The activity/activities or course/s chosen shall be selected by the employee and reviewed, and approved by their immediate supervisor. Click on the PIP link for more information.

My Learning Plan
www.mylearningplan.com

My Learning Plan (MLP) is the central place (www.mylearningplan.com) for Brandywine School District employees to find out about and register for Professional Development opportunities.  It is available to be used by schools and teachers to post & maintain registration for their professional development workshops.

     If you do not have an account for My Learning Plan, please email Michael Kunz your name and employee ID for an account.

     Please email Dr. Ed Harris if you would like more information on using MLP at your school or are interested in facilitating a PDI workshop.

Please check My Learning Plan regularly.  More sessions to be added.

PD360
www.pd360.com

The Brandywine School District is pleased to make PD360 available to teachers.  PD360 brings personalized professional development to Brandywine teachers in a flexible, convenient manner.  You are able to earn PIP or 90 clock hours and gain professional development at the same time from any computer.  

What is PD360?

PD360 is an online, on-demand video library of professional teacher development resources that leverages technology to make professional learning more effective, convenient, and sustainable. With over 200 hours of research-based video content, plus tools for follow-up, tracking, reflection, and group training, PD360 is the most comprehensive solution to your professional teacher development needs.

Professional Learning Communities

A Professional learning community is a collegial group of administrators and school staff who are united in their commitment to student learning. They share a vision, work and learn collaboratively, visit and review other classrooms, and participate in decision making. The benefits to the staff and students include a reduced isolation of teachers, better informed and committed teachers, and academic gains for students.

Many schools are using professional learning communities effectively to meet their professional development needs and focus on student learning.