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5th and 6th Grade Teams: Tuesdays 11:35-12:20
September 8
September 15
October 6
October 20
November 3
November 10
November 17
January 12
January 19
January 26
February 16
March 2
March 30
April 27
7th and 8th Grade Teams: Wednesdays 10:35-11:20
September 9
September 16
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 11
November 18
January 13
January 20
January 27
February 17
March 3
March 31
April 28
In 2009-10, Upper School Athens Academy Teacher sessions will be held during 5th, 6th, and 7th periods in the Reading Room of the Media Center. For a printable schedule, click here: 09-10 US AA Teacher. The schedule is also posted on the Upper School Faculty and Staff Calendar and on the Sears Says page.
5th Period Dates and Times:
Wednesday, September 2 at 8:40
Thursday, September 24 at 10:40
Friday, October 2 at 8:25
Thursday, October 29 at 10:40
Wednesday, November 18 at 8:40
Tuesday, December 1 at 8:25
Tuesday, January 12 at 10:40
Tuesday, January 26 at 8:25
Thursday, February 4 at 10:40
Wednesday, February 24 at 8:40
Tuesday, March 2 at 8:25
Wednesday, March 24 at 10:40
Wednesday, April 7 at 8:40
Thursday, April 22 at 10:40
6th (9:25) and 7th (1:25) Period Dates:
Tuesday, September 1
Tuesday, September 22
Thursday, October 1
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, November 17
Monday, November 30
Monday, January 11
Monday, January 25
Tuesday, February 2
Tuesday, February 23
Monday, March 1
Thursday, March 25
Tuesday, April 6
Tuesday, April 20
First Grade AA Teacher
Wednesdays – 10:40-11:20
September 2, 9, 23
October 7, 28
November 11
December 9
January 13, 24
February 24
March 3,31
April 14
May12
Second Grade AA Teacher
Wednesdays – 10:40-11:20
September 2, 9, 23
October 7, 28
November 11
December 16
January 13, 27
February 10, 24
March 3
April 14
May12
Third Grade AA Teacher
Thursdays – 11:15-11:55
September 3, 10, 23
October 8, 29
November 12
December 17
January 14, 28
February 11, 25
March 4
April 15
May 13
Fourth Grade AA Teacher
Thursdays 10:30-11:15
September 3, 10, 24
October 8, 29
November 12
January 14, 28
February 11, 25
March 4
April 15
May 13
Professional Development Funding Request Form: submit to budget holder
Check Request Form: to be signed by division director or department chair then submitted to Pat Cuneo
Staff Development Unit (SDU) Form
Sustaining a high quality educational program begins with a strong professional development program. Athens Academy understands that its teachers must continue to learn and grow in order to fulfill the mission of seeking excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each child. Whether exploring a new program or method, or assessing a more traditional approach, Athens Academy’s faculty and staff are expected to engage in ongoing professional development. Full-time faculty members are required to complete six Staff Development Units (SDUs) during each five-year cycle of employment at Athens Academy.* Like Professional Learning Units (PLUs) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs), SDUs are earned by participating in professional development activities on or off campus. Activities are typically planned in conjunction with department chairs, academic deans, and division directors and must be directly related to the teacher’s work with students in the classroom.
* Cycles for new employees begin when the Athens Academy contract begins.
On-Campus Professional Development (AA Teacher, 1st aid and CPR certification)
Identifying the Opportunity--Most on-campus activities are regular components of the annual calendar and typically occur during pre-planning, faculty development days, and throughout the school year.
Requesting Funds-- Faculty and staff are not charged to attend; therefore, a funding request form is not required.
Receiving Credit-- Credits for on-campus activities are reported by deans and/or division directors to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and entered into the database for everyone in attendance.
Off-Campus Professional Development (workshops, seminars, presentations, consultation, etc.)
Identifying the Opportunity—faculty members work with academic deans, department chairs, curriculum leaders, and division directors to create a five-year plan for professional development. As much as possible, those plans are incorporated into each department’s or division’s professional development budget (submitted each November for the following school year). Given that opportunities often arise without a year’s notice, budget holders are encouraged to build flexibility into their annual professional development budgets.
Requesting Funds—faculty and staff complete a Funding Request Form which requires information about how the activity will enhance his or her teaching, fulfill the mission of the school, etc. It also requires an estimation of all related expenses (mileage, meals, lodging, etc.).
Receiving Credit—Upon completing the activity, the faculty member completes an SDU Form with any pertinent documentation and submits it to the appropriate Academic Dean (along with a copy for the Division Director’s records). The credit is then entered into the professional development database.
Note: Individual professional development reports are distributed each year so that faculty members can track their progress and ensure that all earned credits have been applied.