The purpose of the rule development for Rule 6A-5.069 is to include a system-wide shift from “professional development” to “professional learning” with definitions and criteria provided; to establish a format and calendar ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

6A-5.069School District Professional Learning Systems

6A-5.071Professional Learning Catalogs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule development for Rule 6A-5.069 is to include a system-wide shift from “professional development” to “professional learning” with definitions and criteria provided; to establish a format and calendar for the review and approval of professional learning systems by March 1, 2024; and to create a web-based marketplace for high-quality professional learning programs and establish Department criteria for districts who may seek to contract with independent entities who offer professional learning programs as outlined in House Bill (HB) 1537. The purpose of the rule development for Rule 6A-5.071 is to prohibit “three-cueing” as an instructional strategy and establish criteria for professional learning entities and contracted professionals as outlined in HB 1537 and HB 7039.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Professional Learning Standards and Professional Learning System Requirements and Procedures, Professional Learning Catalog Requirements

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02(1),(2)(n); 1012.56(13); 1012.98(3), (8), 1012.986(3), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1004.04, 1012.56, 1012.575, 1012.98, 1012.986, F.S.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: November 15, 2023, 10:30 -11:00 a.m. ET, or upon the conclusion of business, whichever is earlier.

PLACE: Virtual meeting. To participate virtually, register for the meeting at: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fff49188-1c76-4c54-8519-60b950122b78@63bf107b-cb6f-4173-8c1c-1406bb5cb794; once registered, a confirmation email will be sent with directions for joining the meeting. The workshop will be held to collect public input and feedback for this rule. The workshop will begin at 10:30 and end by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, or upon the conclusion of business, whichever is earlier.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ashley Harvey, Director of Professional Learning and Educator Retention, Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention, Florida Department of Education; [phone] or [e-mail] comment on this rule development or to request a rule development workshop, please go to https://web02.fldoe.org/rules or contact Chris Emerson, Agency Clerk, at [phone] or email [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS: Available at https://web02.fldoe.org/rules prior to workshop.