Policy – Category 4000 (Personnel)
BP 4001 – Personnel Development
submitting a local plan to the Superintendent under this part shall ensure, in conformity with Sections 1412(a) and 1413(a)(1) of Title 20 of the United States Code, and in accordance with Section 300.201 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, that it has in effect policies, procedures, and programs that are consistent with state laws, regulations, and policies governing the following…(a)(13) Personnel qu alifications to ensure that personnel, including special education teachers and personnel and paraprofessionals providing related services, necessary to implement this part are appropriately and adequately prepared and trained in accordance with Section 56058 and 56070 and Section 1412(a)(14) and 1413(a)(3) of Title 20 of the United States Code. The DMSELPA provides a comprehensive system of development for LEA personnel and parents. Opportunities for professional development include workshops, intensive subject specific training, participation on workgroups, job specific councils, coaching, follow-up support, demonstrations, and one-to-one support. Parent support occurs through parent training services, parent meetings and councils, school site presentations, and individual meetings. Services are delivered at the local schools, regionally, and through state-sponsored activities. To provide a complete array of appropriate and current topics the DMSELPA participates on the Region 10 Coordinating Council. Through membership and participation, DMSELPA services are able to reflect the areas of focus from the large region of San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo, and Mono counties. Additionally, the Regional Coordinating Council follows a specific plan that reflects the California State Improvement Plan. The DMSELPA personnel development plan covers a continuum of supports, reflects the needs of the local schools, responds to regional topics of importance, and provides training in areas identified by the CDE Special Education Division.
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DMSELPA Personnel Standards
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Providing Powerful Professional Development
In 1995 the National Staff Development Council developed Standards for Staff Development. These standards were revised in 2001, and that revision incorporated what educators have learned about staff development that improves the learning of all students. These standards focus on staff development that is standards-based, results-driven, and job-embedded. The NSDC Standards for Staff Development are divided into context, process, and content standards, and focuses on improvement in learning for all students.
The revised NSDC Standards for Staff Development are:
BP 4001 – Personnel Development
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 09/17)
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