[Professional Development Plan]

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Acknowledgement

I would take this opportunity to thank my research supervisor, family and friends for their support and guidance without which this research would not have been possible.

DECLARATION

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Abstract

In reflecting on my professional development, I consider that my skills and competencies have developed significantly and that my level of responsibility has developed to reflect this. Leading the production of the Neighborhood Plan is a challenging task that has drawn on my skills across a very broad range of areas. It has also however been a very rewarding area of work and one that I feel has significantly developed my core spatial planning skills and will provide a robust basis to further my professional development. This section provides you with an overview of PI and licensure stages. Guidelines for writing a PDP, the licensure cycle and timeline for the initial and professional educator, the PDP Team composition, the Team review process, and the appeals process.

Table of Content

INTRODUCTION6

PURPOSE7

LITERATURE REVIEW8

METHODOLOGY11

MEASURES12

ANALYSES14

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS14

CONCLUSION16

REFERENCES18

Introduction

Multiple levels of licensure and renewal of a license are now being implemented to assure the public that its professionals will maintain a commitment to the thoughtful acquisition of knowledge in their individual area(s) of endorsement, as well as the application of best educational practices in their area(s) of expertise. There are three levels of licensure: initial educator, professional educator, and master educator. The initial educator is an individual who has successfully completed an approved pre-service program after August 31, 2004, and has been endorsed for a license by the institution of higher education. The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) issues this individual an Initial Educator License for the first time in a particular category (teaching, administration, or pupil services). A mentor provides support to the initial educator.

To move to the Professional Educator License stage, the initial educator must complete a professional development plan (PDP) and have that plan verified by a trained Professional Development Plan (PDP) Team. The professional educator is an individual who has successfully completed the Initial Educator License stage with three or more years of experience and a verified PDP. Professional educators must renew their license every five years. If the professional educator received a Wisconsin license before August 31, 2004, he or she has the option of renewing the license by completing a PDP or by taking six credits from an approved higher education program. The professional educator licensed after August 31, 2004, must renew by completing a PDP and having the plan verified by a trained PDP Team.

Purpose

It is up to the individual licensee to develop a PDP. The planning process for writing a PDP ensures that Wisconsin educators are broadly informed, deeply committed, and perform actions that will keep Wisconsin schools and districts ...