• District Onboarding Support

    Congratulations on your new role! The first few months as an administrator in a new district can feel like drinking from a fire hose. Entering a new role often requires learning the names and faces of 7000 employees and who's responsible for what, figuring out how to access multiple different software programs, and deciphering new acronyms. This is why Professional Learning offers District Onboarding Support. Please see the information below based on your role.

    If you have additional questions, please contact Edna Phythian.

  • Coordinators and Specialists

    Helpful Information

    • 2023-24 Professional Learning Calendar - Includes designated district and campus PL dates. The dates may include district-led PL, required collaborative team planning dates, campus time, etc.

    Required Training

    • PL Planning and Scheduling - To ensure we plan for and schedule training appropriately, anyone offering training should attend this training to learn about the process for requesting training dates.
    • PL Onboarding for District-level Administrators - For all new district-level team members.

    Optional Learning

    • PowerSchool Operator - Will you be creating and scheduling professional learning? If so, please register for an upcoming PowerSchool Operator training session. Be sure to check with your department lead and office manager to see who may already be doing this in your team.

  • Directors

    Helpful Information

    • Leadership Meeting Dates - Check with your supervisor regarding required attendance.
    • 2023-24 Professional Learning Calendars - Includes designated district and campus PL dates. The dates may include district-led PL, required collaborative team planning dates, campus time, etc.
    • PLEC Information - The Plano Leadership Executive Committee is a monthly gathering of department leadership. Discuss these meetings with your Executive Director or Supervisor and save these dates if necessary.

    Required Training

    • PL Planning and Scheduling - To ensure we plan for and schedule training appropriately, anyone offering training should attend this training to learn about the process for requesting training dates.
    • PL Onboarding for District-level Administrators - For all new district-level team members. 

    Optional Learning

    • Results Coaching, Levels 1 and 2

  • Executive Directors and Leadership

    Helpful Information

    • Leadership Meeting Dates - Check with your supervisor regarding required attendance.
    • Professional Learning Calendar - Includes designated district and campus PL dates. The dates may include district-led PL, required collaborative team planning dates, campus time, etc.
    • PLEC Information - The Plano Leadership Executive Committee is a monthly gathering of department leadership. Discuss these meetings with your Executive Director or Supervisor and save these dates if necessary.

    Required Training

    Optional Learning

    • Results Coaching, Levels 1 and 2