Arlington’s Online Professional Development
Course Catalog and Registration HERE
click here for ERO instructions
Click here for a
Calendar of Professional Development Events
in the Arlington Central School District
Professional Development in the Arlington Central School District is a process that facilitates the continuing education of teachers, administrators, and others who are engaged in the education of students. By participating in professional development, staff members should come to know their subjects, their students and their practice - and make informed use of what they know.
Quality professional development in the Arlington School District recognizes that teachers are central to student learning, and that all members of the school community participate in the learning process. Arlington's professional development reflects the most current available research and the best practices in teaching, while promoting continuous inquiry and improvement that is embedded in the daily life of its schools.
- Differentiated Instruction: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners and Personalizing the learning experience for all students
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Instructional strategies for improving reading, writing, and math
- Science and Engineering
- Technology and Curriculum Integration
- Arlington New Teacher Mentor Program
- National Board Certification for Teachers
- Administrator’s Institute
Arlington Central School District
Professional Development Research
Committee (2004-2005)
Click here for updates and meetings
Arlington Central School District
Professional Development
Forms:
- Course Suggestion Form (Word format or PDF Format) or click here for more information
- Application to Teach an In-Service Course Form for Instructors (Word format or PDF Format) or click here for more information
- Instructions and Guidelines for Instructors Checklist (Word format or PDF Format)
- Blank Course Flyer (Word format or PDF Format) used by the Office of Professional Development when advertising courses
- Prior Approval Form for In-service or Graduate Credits (in PDF format only) Please remember to submit 2 copies to the Office of Professional Development. This form is also located in each school building main office). Click here for more information
- Course Evaluation Form (Word format or PDF format) used at the conclusion of a staff development session.
- Teacher Professional Growth Form (in PDF format or Word format) used for designing a plan for the year for professional growth for tenured teachers only. Click here to learn more about the Professional Growth Plan option.
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards candidacy form (PDF format) used to inform Principal and Central Office of intent to begin the NBPTS certification process. Please be sure to obtain a candidate ID number from NBPTS prior to completing this form.
Contact Information:
Christine Lowden, Ed. D.
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Arlington Central School District Administrative Offices
696 Dutchess Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
(845) 483-3910 x231
email: clowden@acsdny.org