Other Types of Professional Development
Embedded PD Opportunities
Our professional development days are geared to provide required training (such as the new evaluation tool, literacy adoption, and Envision updates), along with ongoing district initiatives, coupled with choice offerings, and finally, building-based opportunities to learn among our peers.
Induction Program
The district has a formal induction program for new teachers and administrators. The induction program includes orientation, support teams, and a mentor program. The mentor program pairs new teachers with experienced professionals. Training and compensation are provided for the mentors.
Outside Workshops
Each school has a fund allowing it to sponsor teachers to attend outside workshops as they relate to their practice. Our expectation is that teachers will share this information with their colleagues during various PD times and through other methods of collaboration. The Department of Education is dedicated to helping educators improve their practice through participation in High-Quality Professional Development (HQPD). High-Quality Professional Development is a set of coherent learning experiences that is systematic, purposeful, and structured over a sustained period of time with the goal of improving teacher practice and student outcomes.
Outside Course Reimbursement
Teachers may always elect to participate in outside course offerings for specialized courses toward certification and advanced degrees that we do not offer in the district. As with past years, we continue to provide course reimbursement for approved courses, as defined by the teacher’s contract.
Book/Study Groups
Staff members are encouraged to create study groups around relevant educational philosophies and practices. Teams interested in participating in a common read would complete the study group proposal form and submit it to their building administrator. The district will support these groups by providing PDPs.
** PLCs, Teacher Leadership Opportunities, Common Planning Time, Instructional Rounds
Requests for Proposals
Course/Workshop/Study Group
Hanover Public Schools has introduced a Request For Proposals (RFP) process that invites our staff and other interested professionals to develop and share a wide range of professional development learning opportunities.
Step 1. RFP Review Guidelines
Please review the Request for Proposal (RFP) Hanover Professional Development for background information and expectations for PD and trainings in Hanover.
Step 2. RFP Online Form
Please complete and submit your Hanover Professional Development Request for Proposal.