PADC offers opportunities for principals to assess their knowledge and skills, to create a professional growth plan that identifies areas for professional development, and to participate in professional development activities that build on strengths and increase skills needed in leading today s schools. Cohort groups of principals identified for PADC training will be selected from each district in the Region One area including principals from elementary, middle, and high school assignments. Technical assistance is offered for administrators evaluation, district and campus goals, and professional development plans. The ESC sponsors workshops that meet the areas in the core curriculum. Topics and dates for the workshops are announced periodically.
School districts nominate their Teacher of the Year who then proceeds to regional competition.
A state Teacher of the Year is selected in November. The Child Nutrition Program provides technical assistance and training in the operation of the School Lunch and Breakfast Program. The major emphasis of the Child Nutrition Program is quality program operation and implementation of the School Meal Initiative in meeting the Dietary Guidelines in our schools. To help contribute to this goal a variety of sessions are planned throughout the year. Menu planning, nutrient analysis assistance, practical purchasing through GSC and Commodity Processing Co-op, and quality production and food presentation using Culinary Techniques Training and nutrition education are just a few of the topics addressed.