WELCOME!

WELCOME TO PROFESSIONAL LEARNING IN MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS!

FOCUS AREA FOUR OF THE MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN IS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING-PROFESSIONAL, COMPETENT, AND CARING EMPLOYEES!

MISSION STATEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
In professional learning, we facilitate and support differentiated, blended professional development which is results-oriented, on-going, job-embedded, data-driven and designed to advance students learning. We also plan and support attendance at district trainings, conferences and retreats as well as travel to trainings and conferences that align with student/school improvement goals.

BELIEF STATEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
We believe that professional learning--

Improves student outcomes and must be driven by data on student achievement;
Is research-based, job-embedded and on-going;
Builds a shared vision that supports collaboration and collegiality;
Builds capacity for all employees;
Include resources to support ongoing work;
Is meaningful and relevant to the learner;
Should be offered by various modes of delivery (face-to-face, blended, on-line)
Must be grounded in inquiry, reflection, action and evaluation;
Must be aligned and evaluated against district mission and goals;
Must be results oriented.

SUCCEED

Macon County SUCCEED

A Program for NEW Teachers

Introduction

New Teacher, welcome to Macon County Schools! Here, we want you to SUCCEED!! SUCCEED means Support, Uplift, Care, & Collegiality for Emerging Educators in our District. Our new teacher program is being implemented to provide new educators with the tools and support needed to be a success here in our school system. The foundation of the SUCCEED program was built around five core principles that will be the focus of all aspects of the program.

The SUCCEED core principles are illustrated in Fig. 1.1 below.

Succeed graphic

As a New Teacher in Macon County, you will be provided with the training, resources and materials to be successful in each of the core principles, but it will be the relationships you build in this first year that will help you to truly SUCCEED. The Human Resources/Professional Development Department would like to welcome you to the District and hope that your experience in this program provides opportunity for professional growth and impacts you in the classroom.

Macon County SUCCEED Program will be presented in a hybrid format consisting of face-to-face meetings, online assignments and submissions, online discussion boards, observations and feedback, and support from the Human Resources/Professional Development Department. Again, we are excited to have the opportunity to serve our New Teachers and to provide the support necessary to be successful in today’s classroom. Welcome to the Macon County School District and thank you for your commitment to the students of that you will serve each and every day.

Contact Information

Contact Information

334.727.1600 Main Phone

334.724.9990 Main Fax

Dr. Douglas A. Taylor

Professional Development Director

Contact Information

334.727.1600 Main Phone

334.724.9990 Main Fax

PD Training

TalendED (People Admin)

Edivation - PD360