This session will guide educators through the Action Plan process and how it can be used to earn professional development points that contribute to movement on the salary schedule. Participants will learn the purpose of the Action Plan system and how it supports meaningful professional growth while documenting learning and classroom impact. During the session, attendees will explore the steps required to successfully submit an Action Plan, including how to write a clear and effective SMART goal. Participants will also learn how to document their professional learning through Knowledge Points, Application Points, and Impact Points, and understand how each component demonstrates growth and implementation in practice. By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of how to design and submit an Action Plan that aligns with their professional goals, supports student learning, and contributes to earning professional development points toward salary advancement.
I have been working in the Olathe School District for the past 10 years. I am a 3rd grade teacher, an Action Plan Coach, and a Leaders for Learner Representative. I love traveling, technology, and the color orange.
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT Room 702
This session will guide educators through the Action Plan process and how it can be used to earn professional development points that contribute to movement on the salary schedule. Participants will learn the purpose of the Action Plan system and how it supports meaningful professional growth while documenting learning and classroom impact. During the session, attendees will explore the steps required to successfully submit an Action Plan, including how to write a clear and effective SMART goal. Participants will also learn how to document their professional learning through Knowledge Points, Application Points, and Impact Points, and understand how each component demonstrates growth and implementation in practice. By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of how to design and submit an Action Plan that aligns with their professional goals, supports student learning, and contributes to earning professional development points toward salary advancement.
I have been working in the Olathe School District for the past 10 years. I am a 3rd grade teacher, an Action Plan Coach, and a Leaders for Learner Representative. I love traveling, technology, and the color orange.
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Room 702
This session will provide an overview of findings from the 2025 Kansas Teacher Retention Survey, conducted during the second quarter of the school year. With a strong response rate from Olathe educators, the data offers a highly representative view of the secondary teacher experience across USD 233. Participants will receive a brief foundation of the research approach, followed by a summary of key district-level findings related to teacher experience, engagement, and factors influencing retention. The session will then transition into a facilitated focus group, where secondary educators will have the opportunity to reflect on the data, share perspectives, and provide context that helps deepen understanding of the results. The goal of this session is to pair quantitative findings with educator voice to better understand what is shaping the secondary teaching experience in USD 233.
This session will provide an overview of findings from the 2025 Kansas Teacher Retention Survey, conducted during the second quarter of the school year. With a strong response rate from Olathe educators, the data offers a highly representative view of the secondary teacher experience across USD 233. Participants will receive a brief foundation of the research approach, followed by a summary of key district-level findings related to teacher experience, engagement, and factors influencing retention. The session will then transition into a facilitated focus group, where secondary educators will have the opportunity to reflect on the data, share perspectives, and provide context that helps deepen understanding of the results. The goal of this session is to pair quantitative findings with educator voice to better understand what is shaping the secondary teaching experience in USD 233.
