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Professional Learning

Professional Learning

Whitehouse ISD Professional Learning Philosophy

Our Core Purpose

In Whitehouse ISD, we believe that student success is a direct reflection of adult learning. We are committed to a professional learning framework that moves beyond compliance to create an environment where everyone can do their best work. We believe that when educators are supported, safe, and empowered, our students will be too.

Our Promise

We promise that professional learning in this district will never be a "checkbox." It will be job-embedded, evidence-based, and student-centered. We are a district that learns together, grows together, and succeeds together. 

Contact:

Kelci Meadows
Specialist of Instructional Technology
meadowsk@whitehouseisd.org

The Professional Learning Framework Summary

Successful Relationships: The Foundation of Trust

We believe that learning is a social act. We commit to building a positive environment where every educator and student feels a deep sense of belonging and emotional safety. By modeling healthy professional relationships, we create the "safety to learn" in every classroom. 

One Community: Our Collective Responsibility

We are not isolated practitioners; we are a community of learners. We prioritize the Safety, Security, and Wellness of our staff and students as the prerequisite for achievement. Through Professional Learning Communities, we share expertise across departments to grow together. We use data to ensure no student—and no staff member—is left to struggle alone. 

Instruction: Excellence by Design

We believe every student deserves instruction that is Relevant, Rigorous, and Differentiated. Our professional growth is rooted in high-quality materials that guarantee our instruction is both intellectually rigorous and attainable for all students. We use data not to judge, but to inform the support each student needs to reach their full potential. 

Professional Foundations: Our Standard of Excellence

From the moment of onboarding, we are clear about who we are and what we believe. We provide the tools, ethical guidance, and legal clarity necessary for everyone to do their best work. We uphold the highest professional standards because it is what our students deserve.  

  • Successful Relationships: The Foundation of Trust

    We believe that learning is a social act. We commit to building a positive environment where every educator and student feels a deep sense of belonging and emotional safety. By modeling healthy professional relationships, we create the "safety to learn" in every classroom. 

  • One Community: Our Collective Responsibility

    We are not isolated practitioners; we are a community of learners. We prioritize the Safety, Security, and Wellness of our staff and students as the prerequisite for achievement. Through Professional Learning Communities, we share expertise across departments to grow together. We use data to ensure no student—and no staff member—is left to struggle alone. 

  • Instruction: Excellence by Design

    We believe every student deserves instruction that is Relevant, Rigorous, and Differentiated. Our professional growth is rooted in high-quality materials that guarantee our instruction is both intellectually rigorous and attainable for all students. We use data not to judge, but to inform the support each student needs to reach their full potential. 

  • Professional Foundations: Our Standard of Excellence

    From the moment of onboarding, we are clear about who we are and what we believe. We provide the tools, ethical guidance, and legal clarity necessary for everyone to do their best work. We uphold the highest professional standards because it is what our students deserve.  

Whitehouse ISD Professional Learning Framework graphic with four key areas.

Professional Learning Requirements & Resources

  • According to the Texas Education Agency, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is required for all Texas educators holding a standard certificate. If you received a standard certificate in Texas after September 1, 1999, you must renew it every five years. You must earn a minimum number of CPE hours through an approved CPE provider to renew your certificate. Professional learning hours provided or required by MISD may be used towards this state expectation.

    Renewal Requirements:

    Continuing professional education (CPE) is required to renew a standard certificate. Your certificate will be set to inactive status if you do not renew by the expiration date. CPE hours are required, even if your certificate has already been set to inactive status. Certificates cannot be renewed by completing examinations.

    • Classroom teachers must complete 150 CPE hours.
      • No more than 150 CPE hours are required, even if you hold multiple classroom certificate areas.
    • If you hold an administrative and/or student services certificate you must complete 200 CPE hours.
      • No more than 200 CPE hours are required, even if you hold multiple certificates, such as: classroom, administrative and student services certificates.

    You must maintain written documentation of all CPE required activities. Acceptable documentation may be certificates of completion or a professional development transcript. The documentation does not have to be submitted at the time of certificate renewal; however, it must be submitted to TEA in case of a certificate audit.

    Certification Renewal Information

  • PD in Edugence

  • Submitting for Outside PD Credit in Edugence

  • Edugence PD Certificate Instructions