Professional Development

Professional development opportunities for staff

From instructional coaching to academy courses to various cohorts and leadership conferences, FCPS has many professional development opportunities for our employees. 

MyPDE

MyPDE is a unified system for the communication and registration of professional development and training, and performance evaluations for all FCPS employees.

Educator Academy Program

The FCPS Educator Academy Program is a virtual mini-university for educators, providing a wide array of professional learning to contracted instructional staff.

Great Beginnings Summer Institute

View our many resources and vendor-provided information for the Great Beginnings Summer Institute.

Related Pages

GBSI - FCPS Resources

Learn about FCPS resources including Adult & Community Education, Family and School Partnerships, MyPDE, Out of Office School Support, School Psychology Services, Parent Resource Center, Social Worker Services, and Student Safety & Wellness.

Salary and Benefits

Our competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits package, and additional perks for staff help make FCPS an ideal place to work.

Educator Academy Program

The FCPS Educator Academy Program is a virtual mini-university for educators, providing a wide array of professional learning to contracted instructional staff.

FCPS Summer Internship Program

Ignite the student learning experience outside of the classroom through the FCPS Summer Internship Program! Learn more and apply!

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee

Provides recommendations to the local educational agency (or board) on current job needs and the relevancy of career and technical education programs.

School Board Liaison: Mateo DunneStaff Liaison: Whitney Ketchledge, Senior Manager, Career and Technical Education, Department of Instructional…

Special Education Newsletter

The Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter, from the Department of Special Services, provides updated information, tips and ideas to support families.