Coordinating focused, quality, sustainable professional development for all staff.

The Professional Development team is committed to the acquisition and sharing of knowledge among all members of Salem-Keizer Public Schools. We are dedicated to accessing the needs and offering a wide variety of training opportunities throughout the district.

Our team is devoted to:

• Creating professional development opportunities 
• Improving learning and skills
• Developing and providing a high-quality professional development for all staff members
• Maintaining a centralized system to register, attend, and evaluate training
• Offering paraprofessional courses to meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act requirements
• Establishing and increasing a library of resources
• Monitoring and disbursing tuition reimbursements for employees
• Partnering with local area colleges to expand opportunities