Professional Development in York
The York School Department maintains a strong commitment to providing a coordinated and comprehensive professional development program for educators.
Guided by the York's Educational Strategic Plan and the Professional Development Plan, the York Administrative Team and the K-12 Leadership Team coordinate professional development offerings that include:
- Courses on-site in York for both graduate credit and Continuing Education Units
- A menu of workshops and mini-courses in a variety of formats
- A yearly Summer Institute that brings together educators from various school systems for shared professional development
- A focus on technology integration offerings
- Professional Learning Communities that support continued professional reflection and growth at each school
- Leadership opportunities through K-12 Teams
- Collaboration with local universities, including the University of Southern Maine, the University of New Hampshire and Lesley College
- Tuition reimbursement options for advanced studies
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An on-line system for course registration provides communication about professional development offerings and simplifies the process of signing up for on-site college courses, workshops and mini-courses. York teachers are encouraged to pursue certification
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