Academy/Institute Option

The Academy/Institute option provides an avenue for instructional staff to attend approved academies or institutes offered by other educational providers. Staff members are able to participate in an in-depth study of a specific area of need related to their current teaching position. If the academy or institute meets the general guidelines below, the request is routed to the appropriate content/special area director/supervisor/coordinator for approval based on alignment with the curriculum and division initiatives and then routed to the building principal for approval based on the school's Professional Learning Plan and the individual needs of the teacher.

Guidelines

Use this option for one person attending an academy or institute.
The academy or institute must be directly related to your current teaching assignment (relating to 2010-2011 school year).

The Academy/Institute 2010-2011 form is completed and submitted through MyLearningPlan. Submission Deadlines:

May 21, 2010 for June-August 2010 courses
September 10, 2010 for September-December 2010 course
December 10, 2010 for course occurring January-April 2011

Participation in the academy or institute must take place between June 14, 2010 and April 4, 2011.
All costs related to attending an academy or institute are the responsibility of the participant.
Upon completion of this activity, it is YOUR responsibility to submit a copy of your Academy or Institute certificate to Professional Development.

Participants will complete a follow-up reflection through MyLearningPlan.
The appropriate content/special area director/supervisor/coordinator, based on the area being addressed, will approve and monitor an academy or institute request.

Interested staff should talk with their principal and contact Professional Development or appropriate content/special area director/supervisor/coordinator with questions.

E. J. Brletich Supervisor, English/Language Arts/Reading	Ann Fondren Coordinator, Library/Media Services
Faye Gentry Literacy Coordinator, K-5	Jackie Getgood Supervisor, Mathematics
Julie Hurst Director of Elementary Education (Title I)	Ruth Kochenour Coordinator, Fine Arts
Judith Ladd Supervisor, Guidance	Becky Mills Supervisor, Social Studies
Dennis Parsons Director, Career and Technical/Adult Education	Lynn Phillippe Coordinator, Health and Physical Education
Sandra Pickett Coordinator, World Languages and English for Speakers of Other Languages	Dennis Martin Director, Special Education
Allison Sheppard Coordinator, Gifted Education	Jan Streich Director, Instructional Technology
Jean Young Supervisor, Science

Requesting Approval for the Academy/Institute Option

You may view and print the form on MyLearningPlan by clicking Academy/Institute 2010-2011 under Fill-In Forms on the navigation bar.

To request approval to use the Academy/Institute option in fulfillment of your professional development requirement:

Complete the Academy/Institute 2010-2011 form on MyLearningPlan. The form is located under "Fill-In Forms" on the left navigation bar.
All fields must be completed!

After submitting the form, it is routed to Professional Development to ensure compliance with guidelines. If the activity meets the general guidelines above, the request is routed to the appropriate content/special area director/supervisor/coordinator for approval based on alignment with the curriculum and division initiatives and then routed to the building principal for approval.
This process may take a few days.

After Attending

Upon completion of the Academy or Institute, please complete the following on MyLearningPlan:

Open the registration form by clicking the title of the Academy or Institute under "Approved and In Progress"
Complete the "Follow-Up Reflection"
Select "Mark Complete" to move the activity to "Awaiting Final Approval".
Submit a copy of your academy or institute certificate to Professional Development

Professional development will award final credit when the above steps are completed and a copy of your academy or institute certificate is received.