Comprehensive District Professional Development Plan

Newark Central School District is committed to building the capacity of all educators through meaningful, ongoing professional learning. Our Comprehensive Professional Development Plan outlines a strategic framework to support high-quality instruction, continuous improvement, and student success across all schools.

Focus Areas

• Instructional Excellence
• Teachers engage in job-embedded coaching, PLCs, and training on lesson design, formative assessment, and differentiation.
• Support for New Teachers
• New staff receive extensive onboarding, classroom management support, and monthly after-school sessions tailored to their needs.
• Leadership Development
• Administrators participate in APPR certification, Danielson Framework training, and leadership coaching aligned to district goals.
• Inclusive Practices
• District-wide training promotes co-teaching, specially designed instruction, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to meet diverse learner needs.
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Educators receive training on restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and strategies to support student well-being and behavior.
• Family & Community Engagement
• Resources like Parent University and restorative family circles empower families to support student growth and strengthen partnerships.
   

Data-Driven Improvement

Professional development is aligned with the district’s strategic priorities and monitored through feedback, walkthroughs, and student outcome data (including i-Ready, Regents exams, and state assessments).

Key Features

• Reds Summer Academy
• After-School Learning Series
• Superintendent’s Conference Days
• New Teacher Orientation
• Coaching Cycles (PreK–12)
• Fall-Winter & Winter-Spring PD Electives

Want to learn more? View the full PDF below for all program details, training dates, and measurable outcomes.