The District Professional Development Committee (DPDC) consists of a certified representative from each building in the district, in addition to representatives from the following special groups: instructional services, special services, and technology. The DPDC is a part of the Curriculum and Instruction Department which is headed by Dr. Danielle Tormala. 

District Professional Development Plan 2020-2021
(approved by the Board of Education on Septmeber 10, 2020) 
District Professional Development Program Evaluation 2018-2020
(approved by the Board of Education on November 12, 2020)

District PDC 2020-2021 Members:
Early Childhood Center - Tawny Ruth
Blackhurst Elementary - Ashley Deeken
Coverdell Elementary - Lauren Payne
Harris Elementary - Amanda Hudacek
Lincoln Elementary - Lauren Mertz
Monroe Elementary - Rachel Brown
Null Elementary - Valerie Sutton
Jefferson Intermediate School - Karen Loftus
Hardin Middle School - Edie Hollander
Success Campus - Sandy Looney
Lewis and Clark Center - Carla Johnson
St. Charles High School - Andrew Russell
St. Charles West High School - Jennifer Mueller
Student Services - Dawn Tranen, Benton (Central Office)
Instructional Services - Valerie Sutton, Blackhurst Elementary

Ex Officio Members:
Associate Superintendent, Dr. Danielle Tormala
Instructional Technology Specialist, Tina Lauer

K-6 Liaisons:
Principal, Tyson Plumlee, Harris Elementary
Principal, Jeremy Shields, Jefferson Intermediate

7- 12 Liaisons:
Assistant Principal, Ted Happel, St. Charles High School
Assistant Principal, Angie Syron, St. Charles West High School

District Professional Development Committe Officers:
Carla Johnson - Chairperson
Valerie Sutton - Co-Chairperson
Rachel Brown - Advisory Chair
Tina Lauer - Recording Secretary

District Professional Development Committe Meetings 2020-2021:
Tuesday, September 15
Wednesday, October 21
Tuesday, November 10
Wednesday, January 20
Tuesday, February 23
Tuesday, March 16
Thursday, April 22