Professional Learning
Our Foundation: The Adult Portrait
District 30 educators embody seven key qualities that nurture student growth and prepare students to become successful leaders.
| Student-Centered Partnerships | Holistic Well-Being |
| Responsible Communication | Lifelong Learning |
| Compassion & Leadership | Innovation & Critical Thinking |
| Global Appreciation | |
2025-26 Professional Learning Focus Areas
District 30 fosters a passion for learning; embracing challenges with curiosity, perseverance, determination, and adaptability.
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Comprehensive Literacy Implementation Elementary teachers collaborate to implement our new comprehensive literacy curriculum. |
Membership & Belonging Continued work on creating inclusive school environments through targeted microcredentials focused on fostering belonging for all. |
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Multi-Systems of Support Related service staff enhance our comprehensive support systems for both academic and social-emotional learning. |
Co-Teaching Excellence Strengthening partnerships between general education teachers and learning behavior specialists for enhanced student outcomes. |
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AI for Learning Explore artificial intelligence applications in education through focused microcredential opportunities. |
Professional Collaboration Establish a shared understanding of the best practices of professional learning communities, and build capacity to expand teacher ownership and efficacy |
District 30 school teams also provide targeted professional learning experiences aligned to their improvement plans and community needs.
Collaborative Planning & Growth
Our professional learning plan is thoughtfully developed with input from district staff, school improvement goals, and district curriculum initiatives. The Staff Development Committee, comprised of teacher representatives from all three schools, guides the planning and evaluation of our district-led professional learning.