The following programs and contact information in the department include:

Teacher Mentor Program (TMP)                                                                        

The Teacher Mentor Program (TMP) provides a variety of supports and resources to Resident Teachers. TMP mentors work with Resident 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 compressed training cycle of the program.

Continued Professional Development Program(CPD)                                       

The Continuing Professional Development Program assists employees seeking a Standard Professional Certificate or renewal of their certification. Courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer of each year. Information on class times, sections, and locations as well as registration are on-line through Electronic Registration Online (ERO). If you have any questions or need more information, please call for further assistance.  Registration for Summer 2012 is now open. Click here for full listing of courses.

National Board Certified Teacher Program(NBCT)                                             

The NBCT program, provides support to National Board Certified teachers, as well as current and potential NBCT candidates. The NBCT program is a recruitment and support program for National Board Certification and a leadership development program designed to build mentoring, coaching, and the leadership skills of current National Board Certified teachers. Primary goals of the NBCT program are to increase the number of PGCPS Nationally Board Certified teachers and capitalize on the expertise of current National Board Certified teachers and to assist with improved teacher quality and student achievement. The Office of Talent Development also partners with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® to offer Candidate Support Training for mentors and teacher leaders in the school system. Vested partners in the project include the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Prince George’s County Educators Association (PGCEA). Teachers interested in pursuing National Board Certification should contact the office.

Professional Educator Induction Program (PEIP)                                            

For new teachers to PGCPS, the first opportunity to participate in professional development is the Professional Educator Induction Program (PEIP) which provides training on teaching standards, curriculum guidelines, best practices, and other related topics. To ensure a successful tenure in PGCPS, PEIP continues throughout the school year. Modules are differentiated by grade, content, program and/or level. Registration is through the Electronic Registrar Online (ERO). Upon completion of the core modules, participants are eligible to earn one (1) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This credit may be applied to the renewal of the five-year Maryland professional certificate. Note that none of these modules carry a stipend. Inquiries may be sent in writing to pgcps.peipinquiry@pgcps.org. For additional information and directions to various training locations please visit http://www1.pgcps.org/talentdevelopment.

School Leaders Network (SLN)                                                             

This program will establish communities of practice for public school principals to work together, to solve real problems, and create change, school-by-school, so that all children in under-resourced communities graduate with college- ready skills. Their work focused on three topics relevant to school leaders: 1. the role of the principal as instructional leader, 2. communicating the principal’s complex role to the community, and 3. mentoring.

National Association of Elementary School Principals                        

Part I. The Leadership Immersion Institute – This institute provides principals and other administrators effective strategies on how to integrate best practices in mentoring and adult learning with participants’ experiences. Part II. National Principals Mentor Certification Program - Principals who choose certification will follow the institute with a nine-month Mentor-in-Training (NAESP) internship. Interns, under the caring and watchful eye of a trained coach, choose a protégé, engage in effective listening and questioning strategies, and provide guidance and support to new principals. Interns interact with coaches and other trainees through electronic bulletin boards, chats, and threaded discussions, as well as periodic portfolio submissions. Principals who complete both the institute and the internship are awarded national certification as a principal.

National Institute of School Leaders (NISL)                                                      

NISL is a powerful professional development program for practicing school of leaders that is research based on best practices. It provides school leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform practicing practitioners into dynamic instructional leaders focused on accelerating student learning.  This 15-18 month intensive training program will begin in late January. Training will be held during school hours on Mondays and Tuesdays and select Saturdays. Ten meetings will take place this school year. The training is a component of the PGCPS Leadership Experiences for Aspiring Principals (LEAPP) program.

Leadership Education for Aspiring Principals’ Program (LEAPP)                     

LEAPP is a program designed to develop qualified future administrators utilizing the National Institute for School Leadership (NISL) research-based curriculum.  The goal is to train qualified assistant principals and central office administrators to become advanced standards-based instructional leaders, strategic thinkers, and effective school designers.