Professional Development (PD)
Overview
Continuously improve your own skills and knowledge through formal MPS training and education opportunities.
Take a look at staff calendars to learn about when PD days are scheduled.
Training and PD
There's different types of training available to MPS staff.
PD Support Tools
If you're facilitating or leading a Professional Development session, take a look at the tools below for preparation support.
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ActivInspire is a tool used on Promethean panels. Use ActivInspire to create interactive lessons to improve student engagement.
- curriculum support
- professional development (PD)
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
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A computer is a device that can store, share, and modify data. At MPS, we use:
- Windows/PC
- MAC
- Chromebook
- iPad
- curriculum support
- cybersecurity
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- substitute teaching
- technology integration
- workplace professionalism
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There are certain feature that are only available on MAC computers. Take a look at our MPS Device Comparison resource to learn more.
Windows/PC are the most versatile device for MPS employees.
- curriculum support
- cybersecurity
- engagement and marketing
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- technology integration
- workplace professionalism
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Windows/PC computers are the most versatile device. You can accomplish almost any essential task with a Windows/PC computer. A majority of our devices are Windows/PC computers.
- curriculum support
- cybersecurity
- finance
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- technology integration
- workplace professionalism
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- central office
- special education
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Concur is the website employees use to make travel arrangements.
- curriculum support
- finance
- leadership
- professional development (PD)
- scheduling
- workplace professionalism
MPS employees can submit an eTicket to report difficulties with technology.
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