Rogers Public Schools' strategic plan contains a theory of action that  . . . “a clearly defined curriculum and best instructional practices supported by targeted professional development will lead to desired student achievement for all students in Rogers, Arkansas.” 

RPS Required Professional Development:

48 hours of professional development is required for any certified employee with a 190-day or greater contract.  

Legislation adopted in July 2014 requires 36 hours of professional development annually by the DESE. 

The following professional development is required in the 2024-2025 school year:

Schools will conduct an annual policy review of:

• Annual Policy Review
  • Anti-Bullying Policy 
  • Sexual Harassment Policy
  • SMART Core Curriculum
  • School Safety & Crisis Plan
  • IT Security
  • Arkansas Educator Code of Ethics  
  • Human Trafficking 
  • Science of Reading
  • 504/ADA
• Teen Suicide Awareness (2 Hours)
• Bullying (2 Hours)  
• Test Security and Confidentality
• Athletic Coaches Training (at least once every 3 years)
• ATLAS Portal Certification

One-half of the 36 hours required for licensure (18 hours) must be directly related to one or more of the following:

1. teacher's content area
2. instructional strategies  
3. teacher's identified need

Administrators: Data Disaggregation, Instructional Leadership, Fiscal Management

Professional Development will be provided as needed:

• Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
• Teach students with Disabilities, including Autism
• Test Security and Confidentiality Training
   

New Administrators:

• New Administrators must obtain Evaluator Certification for TESS
• New Administrator Training for TESS/LEADS

2023-2024 PD Calendar
*For a complete listing of professional development requirements, see the 2023-2024 Required PD Chart.

For ADE Rules and Regulations for Professional Development click here:
Professional_Development_February_2016.pdf