At the School District of Philadelphia, we work every day to instill the value of lifelong learning in each student. To do that effectively, SDP employees must engage in and model lifelong learning as well. There are various professional development options available for staff, offered by a number of District departments. Use the buttons below to navigate our website and find the PD that’s right for you!
Employee PD
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General Options
Through an array of new professional development options this year, Central Office employees will have the opportunity to hone work and relationship skills; leadership and conflict management; understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics; technical skills and more!
Visit the Central Office PD website to see the full calendar and to register through Cornerstone.
Evaluation, Research & Accountability: QlikBAM Users
September’s Topic: QlikBAM 101
Visit the ERA webpage for more info on this and upcoming sessions!
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To learn more about current sessions and register, use the Employee Portal to log into Cornerstone. Under the Learning tab, click on Events Calendar. When searching for training sessions in Cornerstone, use the session titles found in this PD calendar.
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The District has allocated 12 full days during the 2021-2022 school year for school-based staff to engage in professional learning. This PD Calendar provides access to the information and overviews you need for the upcoming PD days.
All other PD info and opportunities can be found on the Teacher Information Board.
If you encounter challenges with registration in Cornerstone, please first visit the Cornerstone resource site. If you still need assistance, email cornerstonehelp@philasd.org. If you have general questions, please email professionaldevelopment@philasd.org.