In CJUSD, we understand that professional learning is a key driver for improving student outcomes.  Professional learning is expected to be an individual, collaborative, and organizational continuous improvement cycle that includes the process of inquiry, reflection, and action.  It is expected that all district community members (certificated and classified staff, administrators, new employees, parent groups, etc.) will engage in professional learning with a belief that everyone will improve their practices as a professional responsibility.  Professional learning will be a process that supports transformational change in CJUSD with clear expectations.

Professional learning within CJUSD will be responsive to all student and district staff needs.  We will include professional learning that addresses specific areas of improvement for all participants.  We want district staff to grow, cross-train, and move within career pathways.  New employees will commit to an onboarding process that prepares them to be successful as they begin their position.  Parents will participate in opportunities to advance their understanding and learning.  Members of task forces and committees will engage in learning that supports their group’s functions, purpose, and goals.

Professional learning will be developed to remove obstacles so that all participants show growth and make improvements.  District staff will utilize research-based best practices, feel safe to take risks, and experiment and implement their new learning.  Participants will have access to relevant opportunities for professional growth and learning so they develop the resourcefulness to access their learning and put it into practice. 

District staff should leverage the professional expertise within CJUSD and acknowledge and seek out support from external sources (conferences, academies) when necessary and available.  Participants shall willingly give and accept feedback to and from each other in the form of coaching and mentoring.

Professional learning develops leaders at all levels and is expected to be practiced and modeled by ALL district staff throughout CJUSD.