Professional Learning
Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz
Professional Learning HUB Website
The Professional Learning Hub provides comprehensive information to meet all the professional learning needs of OCSB employees.
An Important Notice Regarding Inservice Points
Per Section 1012.585(3)(g), F.S
(g) A teacher may earn inservice points only once during each 5-year validity period for any mandatory training topic that is not linked to student learning or professional growth.
Per Section 6A.5-071, Section 6
(6) Awarding of Inservice Points.
(a) One (1) clock hour of participation shall equal one (1) inservice point, or as specified by the professional learning catalog based on competencies demonstrated, for successful completion of a component.
ESOL and Reading Requirements
Renewal Requirements
40 Hr Reading Requirement for Renewal
Florida Educator Certification Renewal Requirements
Certificate Renewal
If you are ready to renew please click this link. Contact Stephanie Immferall for renewal questions.
40 Hr Reading Requirement for Renewal
Florida Educator Certification Renewal Requirements
Certificate Renewal
If you are ready to renew please click this link. Contact Stephanie Immferall for renewal questions.
Principal Preparation
Level I Educational Leadership Programs lead to initial certification in educational leadership for the purpose of preparing individuals to serve as school administrators.
Level II Principal Preparation Programs build upon Level I training and lead to renewal certification as a school principal.
Requesting Transfer of in-service Record
Transferring from Okeechobee to another County. Take your In-Service points with you. Click the link to request your In-Service transfer.
Please send requests to Sierra.Wright@okeeschools.org
Professional Learning Information
New Teacher Orientation 2024-2025:
August 1st and 2nd
Professional Learning Days 2024 - 2025
September 23rd
October 14th
January 6th
March 24th
May 30th
Be sure to look for emails in regards to sign ups and evaluations to earn your inservice credits.
Aspiring Leaders
Contact Andi Canaday for additional Info.
Endorsements
Instructional Coaching
Okeechobee New Educators
Purpose
ONE is designed to address competencies from the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices through a portfolio of reflections, on-going interactions with a mentor team, a school-based POST team, and quarterly in-service that provides specific support in areas of need.
WIDA
WIDA Courses
Classroom Teachers: Engaging Multilingual Newcomers
Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics
Engaging Multilingual Learners in Science: Making Sense of Phenomena
Home Languages in the Classroom
Making Language Visible in the Classroom
Reframing Education for Long-Term English Learners
Social Studies: Engaging Multilingual Learners through Inquiry
The WIDA ELD Standards Framework: A Collaborative Approach
Visit the WIDA elearning website to workshop descriptions, estimated time to complete course and more.
Student Achievement Through Language Acquisition (SALA) Bureau
Title III, Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth
Please refer to this link for more information on the approved administrative costs including indirect costs: website.
Our Team
Sierra Wright
Secretary for Curriculum and Instruction & Staff Development
Tel: (863) 462 - 5000 Ext: 1046