Professional Development Center
It is the mission of the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Professional Development Center (PDC) to provide research-based training, coaching, and support at the district, site, and individual levels. DCSD has benefited from the support of the Professional Development Center for over 35 years. Professional Learning Specialists provide a wide range of opportunities for professional growth for teachers and administrators:
- Teacher Academy Level One - Support to all new hires in the District
- Teacher Academy Level Two - Follow up and support for teachers in their second year
- Implementation of NV Academic Content Standards (NvACS) in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science and other content areas
- Support for Professional Learning Communities
- Implementation and support of research-based curricula
- Support of District Strategic Plan and Site Performance Plans
- Training and implementation of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework (NEPF)
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Department Information
Carly Strauss - Professional Learning Facilitator
Lyndsey Bednar - Professional Learning Specialist
Amy Kidman-DeLaney - Compliance Coordinator & Professional Learning Specialist for Inclusive Education
Jason Carter - Professional Learning Specialist
Susan Nalder - Professional Learning Specialist
Office: 775-392-2721
The DCSD Professional Development Center is located immediately North and on the property of Gardnerville Elementary School.
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Professional Learning Opportunities 23/24 School Year
