Professional Learning
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!
Dear Red Clay Educators,
Welcome back to an exciting new school year! I hope your summer was filled with rest, joy, and inspiration. As we prepare to open our doors to our students, I want to take a moment to celebrate you — your dedication, your passion, and your unwavering commitment to our learners and community.
This year, we are continuing to build on our collective strengths with a clear focus on excellence and equity. Our professional learning plan is designed to empower you with strategies and tools that elevate teaching and learning across every grade level.
Mark your calendars! Our Professional Development Days will kick off August 18, 2025 through August 21, 2025, and they promise to set the tone for a phenomenal year.
Together, we will focus on:
- Accessing and using Infinite Campus,
- Strengthening the implementation of high-quality instructional materials,
- Deepening our work with restorative practices to foster safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments,
- Equipping ourselves with targeted strategies to meet the needs of our diverse learners.
We’ve crafted a series of sessions to inspire, challenge, and prepare you — and I can’t wait for you to experience them.
Please check the schedule and meeting locations below. Use this website throughout the day to view the map, session updates, and other important information.
Don’t forget to register for your courses in DSC. See session details below and secure your spot.
Thank you for your continued dedication and for bringing your best selves to this work each and every day. Together, we will make this school year one of growth, connection, and success for all.
Let’s make it a great year!
With gratitude and excitement, Dr. Tawanda Bond Senior Director of Teaching and Learning
Tawanda Bond Ed.D
2025-2026 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AT-A-GLANCE
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Schedules and Calendars
Non-academic training courses are available
In accordance with the new requirements in 14 Del. C. § 4162 and 14 DE Admin. Code 890, DDOE has developed a statewide training schedule for the required non-academic training courses due this year. For the 2025-26 school year, the following required training courses will be available:
New employees: All new school district and charter school employees must complete the New Employee Course (PDMS course #43731) within 30 days of employment. This course includes four required modules:
- Child Abuse Detection & Reporting
- Criminal Youth Gang Detection
- School Bullying Prevention
- Suicide Prevention
All returning employees: All returning staff are required to complete the annual Suicide Prevention Course (PDMS course #43729). This training is not required for new employees, as the content is included in the New Employee Course.
New administrators, school nurses, and school counselors: Individuals new to these roles must complete this course (PDMS course #43734) within 30 days of employment, which includes two required modules:
- Adult Sexual Misconduct
- Teen Dating Violence & Sexual Assault
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Red Clay Instructional Framework
We’re thrilled to kick off the year with the launch of our revamped Instructional Framework, designed to guide and inspire our work together! This framework highlights five key components that lead us to our ultimate goal, the Portrait of a Graduate:
- Create Equitable Classrooms
- Design Rigorous Lessons
- Facilitate Authentic Engagement
- Promote Academic Discourse
- Make Data-Driven Decisions
This year, both the Teaching and Learning Office and our Student Services Teams will focus on MTSS Tier 1 strategies that create equitable classrooms, facilitate authentic engagement, and promote academic discourse. These strategies are essential to building strong, inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive.
Our MTSS framework aligns seamlessly with our Instructional Framework by ensuring all students receive high-quality, evidence-based core instruction and supports. Together, they create a powerful foundation for meeting the diverse needs of all learners.
We can’t wait to dive into this work with you and share more about how these frameworks will empower both educators and students throughout the year!
