Staff Development
Contact Information:
Jamie Highsmith
Coordinator of Staff Development
Janelle Santellano
Staff Development Secretary
1621 University
San Angelo, TX 76904
T: (325) 947-3838 x521
F: (325) 947-3822
The SAISD Staff Development Office assists all employees with matters concerning professional staff development.
Learning Curve
Learning Curve is an online staff development system available to all district employees. Within Learning Curve, employees may register for classes, view and register for upcoming sessions, and view and print transcripts.
DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
SAISD teachers, counselors, and instructional aides are required to complete 60 hours of staff development per year.
Requirements for core course teachers
As part of their 60 hours, core course teachers are required to complete these specific hours:
- 30 hours of TEKS
- 6 hours of Technology
- 3 hours of ESL
- 8 hours of faculty meetings
- 1 hour online
The remaining 12 hours may include college course work, summer conferences, ESC Region XV sessions, or other training approved by a pricipal or supervisor. Gifted and Talented teachers are required to have an annual 6 hour GT update.
RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The Staff Development Office maintains a database for all employees which includes any staff development presented by the district and any certificates from sessions other than those provided by the region service center. District employees may call or email to request a profile. Region XV sessions for each employee as well as employee profiles can be accessed via their website at www.netxv.net.
For more information, contact the SAISD Staff Development Office.