The Professional Development Plan (PDP)

Completion of a Professional Development Plan (PDP) is required by PI 34 for the licensing situations listed below.

• Advancement of an Initial Educator License to the Professional Educator License.
• Renewal of a Professional Educator License (for educators who advanced from the Initial Educator license stage).
  

Completion of a PDP is optional for professional educators who were licensed or eligible for licensure in a specific license category (teaching, administrative, pupil services) prior to August 31, 2004. The PDP process satisfies the professional growth requirement for license renewal.

• Summary of options for meeting the professional growth requirement for license renewal if your educator preparation program was completed prior to September 1, 2004.
• PDP Guidelines for Professional Educators Using the PDP Option for License Renewal in 2007, 2008, or 2009.

DPI Resources for the PDP Process

• PDP Educator Tool Kits provide background and guidance to assist the educator with the PDP process.   
  PDP Initial Educator Tool Kit
  PDP Educator Tool Kit - May be used by professional educators who used the PDP option for 2007, 2008 or 2009 license renewal.
  Hardcopy versions of PDP Guides may be ordered from DPI Publications.
• Self-Reflection is the first step in writing a PDP.
  Sample Self-Reflection on the Ten Wisconsin Teaching Standards
  Sample Self-Reflection on the Seven Wisconsin Administrator Standards
• Fillable forms for the PDP process are available.
  PDP Writing Form/Template fillable - For developing a PDP
  PDP Goal Approval Form fillable - Used by initial educators only.
  PDP Verification Form fillable - For PDP Team verification of PDP completion.
• Potential PDP Team Members who have been trained by DPI.
  DPI-trained licensed educators and IHE representative who may serve on PDP Teams
  
• PDP FAQs. Additional FAQs on PI 34 and PDPs are included in PI 34 Frequently Asked Questions.
• The information below is for those serving, or interested in serving, on PDP Teams.
  DPI PDP Team Member Training Schedule - Upcoming one day trainings.
  PDP Team Toolkit
  Resources for PDP Team Members - Refresher materials and forms.

Other Resources and Support Systems for the PDP Process - License Renewal Support Centers, Quality Educator Interactive, Wisconsin PDP, e-PDP, School Districts.

For questions about this information, contact Mary J. Benzine (608) 266-0954

Last updated on 8/1/2008 2:05:09 PM