Professional Development Web Page

DILLON COUNTY TECHNOLOGY CENTER 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

REQUIRED TRAINING (YEARLY)
  • CHILD ABUSE 
    Child abuse is a concerning issue for school systems across the state of South Carolina. Each year countless students are reported as being abused. As educators it is our job to protect our students and report any suspected abuse to authorities.  This training module uses the state prepared abuse videos to assist in training staff members on the signs and processes used when reporting abuse. It discusses Erin's Law and provides links to resources for creating lesson plans to address this tough subject matter. 
    To complete the required module training click here and use your email address and default password to begin the training.  This is a required activity and must be recorded yearly in your personnel file. 
    Erin’s Law: Child Sexual Abuse Training: Workshop dates and times will be posted for in-service dates.
    ERINS LAW LINKS
  • JASON FLAT ACT
    Suicide has become an increasing problem among school age children.  Dillon County has seen approximately 3 suicides of school aged children in the last 16 years.  For our small community this is an alarming figue. The  Jason Flatt Act Professional Development site is designed to offer teachers a means of learning, understanding, and identifying possible students at risk. Visit the Jason Foundation web site (www.jasonfoundation.com). Find the GET INVOLVED tab at the top and select the EDUCATOR, YOUTH WORKER, COACH option then the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT link. Select SOUTH CAROLINA in the dropbox in the middle section. Click the VIEW TRAINING MODULES and it will take you to a login screen. If you do not have a login register at this time. This is a required training for recertification. 
  • BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS, CPR, FIRST AID, AED
    The Dillon County Technology Center offers faculty and staff members multiple options in first aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.  We offer on site training twice a year through our EMS department as well as online training for those unable to participate in on site.  The online training is located at https://www.americanbls.com/ 
  • It is important to promote and support a safe work environment for faculty, staff, and students in attendance at our center.  Our goal is to present learning in a way all individuals feel included and safe, free from harassment.  Employees must complete the Sexual Harassments Training Online through the New York City Human Rights Law Act at https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/training/english/index.html. The training will take approximately 45 minutes to complete and you will receive a certificate at the end. Do not leave or exit your browser or you will start from the beginning. 


Optional Training for Renewal Credit 
  • MASTER TEACHER 
    The master teacher serious offers training on topics ranging from discipline, behavior, to assessments.  The serious offers printed as well as digital online credits.  This link is available to all faculty members and can be accessed at this link: Master Teacher Portal. 
  • ETV RECERTIFICATION 
    The ETV Teacher Recertification Courses: Workshop of dates and times will be posted for in-service dates.
  • OSHA TRAINING 
    OSHA Safety Training Courses: OSHA Authorized online training site provides training in safety on the job site. Visit the training site (www.clicksafety.com) then select the BROWSE COURSES options.
  • SOUTH CAROLINA ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Online Professional Development: 
    The VIRTUALSC web site offers visitors an opportunity to earn professional development credit online.  The site offers instructor led or self-paced learning for members.  Visit the Virtual SC Site.  
  • TEACHER FIRST PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
    Teachers First Professional Resources: Visit the site (www.teachersfirst.com) and select the PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES tab at the top. Look to the left and select the OK2ASK option for training. Find the CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL CATELOG AND PRE-REGISTER option.
  • MICROSOFT LEARN
    Microsoft Edcuation is an online, free learning tool to train educators. You simple login using the OFFICE 365 access which will be your school email address and a password assigned by the IT department. Once in simple select the courses you would like to take and complete the assignments. The course will provide you with certificates to turn in for renewal credit. Please keep a copy of all documents turned into the office for your records.
  • GOOGLE FOR TEACHERS
    Google For teachers is a web site devoted to offering free training to educators to help them build their knowledge. The site is geared to empowering educators and supporting lifelong learning with free, online training for the classroom. EDUCATION FOR GOOGLE