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Division of Professional Learning
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The Division of Professional Learning includes the Offices of Instructional Technology, Instructional Facilitators, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Coaching, and Professional Learning. The Division of Professional Learning strives to build the capacity of staff in growing their knowledge, skills, and expertise in order to impact student learning, student experience, and student engagement. We facilitate alignment between division priorities and classroom practices. Our focus is on deeper learning, culturally responsive instruction, the Profile of a Graduate and 5 Cs, leadership development, and instructional technology practices. We believe and engage in a culture of coaching in order to develop high levels of efficacy, consciousness, craftsmanship, flexibility, and interdependence.
For more information on a specific office, click below.
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Tina Howle
Director, Professional LearningContact Professional Learning
PH: 571-252-1060
FX: 571-252-1635@tmhowle
Division of Professional Learning Information
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Instructional Technology
The Instructional Technology office provides support to district initiatives that improve teaching and learning through the meaningful integration of instructional technologies. The Instructional Technology Team, along with the Instructional Facilitators of Technology (IFTs) in each school, provide professional development to ensure that teachers have the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage the technologies available in their classroom. For more information click here.
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Instructional Facilitator Program
The Instructional Facilitator Program in Loudoun County Public Schools supports teachers and teams in all elementary and middle schools to enhance teacher practice and student learning. For more information click here. -
Leadership Development
Work with new administrators through orientation events, professional learning, new principal cohorts, mentoring, and support services academies. This includes on-site visits with administrators to assist in their transition to the principalship. Support for the principal pipeline through partnerships with The College of William & Mary for a Master Cohort in Educational Leadership, GMU for a LCPS Education Leadership Master’s Cohort and GW for a LCPS Post-Master’s Administrative Certificate, and Future Leaders Program. In addition, the office of Leadership Development provides current LCPS leaders professional development through a variety of offerings.
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Mentoring & Coaching
The mission of the Mentoring and Coaching Program is to support, empower, and retain teachers who positively impact student learning and development.
The LCPS Mentoring and Coaching Program supports every novice teacher across all grade levels and content areas by providing a mentor and an instructional coach.
For additional information, click here.
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Professional Learning
The LCPS professional learning program aligns an individual staff member's personal and professional growth with student learning needs and the district Mission and Goals. The policies, programs, and practices support formal and informal opportunities to build a culture of lifelong learning to ensure a climate for success. For more information click here.