BCPS employees may view and register for workshops and MSDE/CPD courses by accessing the Professional Development Opportunities Web page.

The Department of Organizational Development is comprised of three main offices: Leadership Development, Professional Development and Training, and Teacher Development. In addition to these offices, Organizational Development also monitors the Title II, Part A - Systems of Support for Excellent Teaching and Leading Grant Program.  The purpose of this title is to provide grants to State educational agencies and sub-grants to local educational agencies to:

• increase student achievement consistent with the challenging State academic standards;
• improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;
• increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and
• provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

• Develops and implements trainings for current BCPS leaders
• Develops and implements training for BCPS staff who aspire to positions of leadership
  

Professional Development and Training

• Provides technical training for new and experienced employees
• Manages the use of Baltimore County Public School systems such as the Online Registration System and Professional Development Cycle
  

• Coordinates the Professional Development Schools (PDS) Program and the placement of interns ("student teachers")
• Coordinates systemwide Professional Study Days for teachers and other professionals
• Provides comprehensive professional learning opportunities for new teachers during the three year induction period
• Organizes courses for continuing professional development (CPD) credit and college credit, including cohort programs
• Leads professional learning on coaching and mentoring skills for Staff Development Teachers, Consulting Teachers, and other teacher leaders

Resource Centers

• Provides instructional resources for students, families, educators, and community members
• Offers training, in-service, and teacher and parent development activities designed to support student learning