Fort Wayne Community Schools - Professional Learning
Fort Wayne Community Schools is committed to the professional learning and growth of our staff and educators. The Department of Professional Learning meets the learning needs of adults at FWCS, ensuring that our staff is prepared to educate all students to high standards.
As an FWCS employee, you will receive regular professional learning designed to equip you with the skills and tools needed to be highly effective in your role.
The Professional Learning Department has direct responsibility for the Districts Deep Learning Initiatives.
Learn more about Deep Learning at FWCS.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS
Human Capital Management University (HCMU)
FWCS’s comprehensive professional learning sessions for administrators
Potential Leaders’ Learning Community
Preparatory program for teachers applying to the Aspiring Leadership Academy
Aspiring Leadership Academy
Internship for future FWCS principals and assistant principals
Potential Coaches’ Learning Community
Preparatory program for teachers applying to be instructional coaches
Instructional Coaches’ Learning Community
Support for current building instructional coaches
Academy for Effective Instruction
Three-year program of support for teachers new to FWCS
Interventionists’ Learning Community
Professional learning for interventionists currently working in Title 1 schools
OUR TEAM
Ramona Coleman
Assistant Superintendent of Professional Learning
Amanda Ladig
Talent Management Coordinator
Kendra Bowser
Secondary Professional Learning Coordinator
Allison Sleesman
Elementary Professional Learning Coordinator
Kamaria Lakes
Elementary Professional Learning Coordinator