Our mission is to provide meaningful, high quality learning opportunities that address school or individual employee needs in a variety of contexts and formats. Ensure that training and development opportunities are specific and prescribed based upon systemic priorities, performance appraisal results, and student achievement data, where applicable.
The 2021 Spring Professional Learning Course Guide is available. Questions regarding what courses you should register for should be directed to certification@pgcps.org. Questions regarding registration should be emailed to office.proflearnlead@pgcps.org.
Registration for courses is in MyPPS.
Need assistance? View MYPPS PD Quick Guide To Finding and Registering for a Course.
The cost of CPD courses is determined by the number of CPD credits the course offers.
The fee for the course must be paid at the time of registration. Please visit My School Bucks to pay for the course at the time of registration.
An electronic receipt will be issued to you to complete the registration. Please bring a copy of this receipt to the first class. Failure to comply may result in being dropped from the class.
Request a copy of your Professional Development Grade Report (PDR)
MSDE CPD Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog is currently unavailable. Contact Val Emrich with any questions at valerie.emrich@maryland.gov.
PGCPS partners with several local colleges and universities to offer Graduate and Professional Studies courses for selected PGCPS educators seeking certification in the areas of educational leadership and teacher leadership from the state of Maryland. Read more to learn about these opportunities.
American College of Education (ACE)
Ana G. Mendez University
Bowie State University
Concordia University
Drexel University
George Washington University
Grand Canyon University
Howard University
Johns Hopkins University
McDaniel College
Morgan State University
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Prince George's Community College
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Washington Adventist University
The Teacher Mentor Program (TMP) provides a variety of supports and resources to new teachers to assist with the successful transition into Prince George’s County Public Schools. TMP mentors provide mentoring, coaching, and modeling of best practices throughout the induction period.
Supports include:
If you are a first year teacher and interested in receiving mentor services, please complete the self-referral form.
We provide monthly professional development sessions for our new teachers.
New Teacher Boot Camp (NTBC) is a voluntary pre-service component of the Professional Educator Induction Program (PEIP). This year it will occur virtually during the week of August 10-13, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. NTBC offers opportunities for new teachers to:
NTBC prepares teachers with the knowledge on how to establish and maintain success throughout the school year.
The Professional Educator Induction Program (PEIP) facilitates the professional development of teachers during their induction period. Through this program, new teachers receive guidance and training designed to assist them in developing their skills and understanding in implementing curricula and programs required by the school system. Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) invites all newly hired teachers to participate in engaging, hands-on pre-service training opportunities!
Professional Educator Induction Program 2.0 (PEIP 2.0) is a component of the district’s New Teacher Academy focused on Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching (FfT.) This monthly series will target first through third year teachers. However, all educators are welcome! Please view the PEIP 2.0 Monthly Series for dates and location. Courses will be listed in MyPPS.
Need assistance? View MYPPS PD Quick Guide To Finding and Registering for a Course.
National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students and schools. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.
While teacher licensure systems set the basic requirements to teach in each state, completion of National Board Certification signifies that teachers have voluntarily gone much further. NBCTs have developed and demonstrated the advanced knowledge, skills and practices required of an outstanding educator.
Board certification is available in 25 certificate areas, from Pre-K through 12th grade. The certification process consists of four components: written assessment of content knowledge, reflection on student work samples, video and analysis of teaching practice, and documented impact and accomplishments as a teaching professional. The process can be completed within one to three academic years.
In partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) candidates will receive:
PGCPS Requirements for participation:
Information sessions for the 2019-2020 PGCPS National Board Certification Program will begin in September 2019 and will be announced in the PGCPS Employee Dispatch.
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For questions and other information, please contact:
Rainya P. Miller, MA, NBCT
301-749-5238 ext. 45519
pgcps.nbct@pgcps.org
National Board Certified Teacher Program Application The deadline to submit an application is June 5, 2020.
The Teacher School Leader (TSL) grant was awarded to Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) from the United States Department of Education to improve teacher hiring, placement, support and retention in 40 high need PGCPS schools. New or current classroom teachers that are deployed to one of TSL grant schools may be eligible for a recruitment incentive.
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Dr. Kristi L. Holden
Director of Professional Learning
Oxon Hill Staff Development Center
7711 Livingston Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301-749-5238 (phone)
301-749-4281 (fax)