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Course Title Course # Core Competencies

Date/Time Location Course Description

*Praxis Core Writing Preparation

*Tuesdays, 7 classes

86532 1, 2, 6 & 7 February 18

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Class Dates: 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31

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The first class is held from

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The remaining classes are

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

15 W Gude Dr. Rockville

CTI – Room 337A

This 15-hour course will work on refining writing

skills needed to pass the Praxis Core Writing test.

Participants will take practice tests, get feedback,

targeted instruction, and practice problems in

challenging areas. This course is intended for

supporting services professionals who desire to

become certified teachers.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Employees

87571 1, 3, 4 & 5 February 19

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Upcounty Regional

Services Center (URSC)

Germantown

Room 3F

This dynamic presentation will provide an

overview of these and other characteristics

important to career success, and outline several

strategies for integrating these traits into our own

lives. Successful employees share many common

traits such as integrity, a positive attitude, good

interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic.

Office of Human Resources and Development

Department of Professional Growth Systems

Supporting Services Training & Development

To register for these training opportunities please visit the MCPS

Professional Development Online (PDO) System; https://pdo.mcpsmd.org and search the course number.

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5 Steps to Getting Started in Google

86622 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 February 27

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 337A

This interactive course provides participants with

very basic understanding of the primary functions

of five Google applications: Google Drive, Google

Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms, and Google

Sheets. During the training, participants have the

opportunity to learn to organize their Drive,

collaborate with colleagues using Google Docs,

create presentations using Google Slides collect

information using Google Forms, and organize and

analyze reports using Google Sheets.

How to Keep Your Cool: Leveraging Your Emotional Intelligence

86282 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7 March 3

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

In this interactive and dynamic workshop you will

learn practical skills to improve your emotional

intelligence so you can better keep your cool in all

situations. Recent research has shown that

emotional intelligence is twice as important as IQ

in determining future success as well as

relationship satisfaction.

What Do You Want To Do With Your Life?

88500 2, 5 & 7 March 3

9:00 am – 12:00 pm


CTI – Room 342

Participants will be able to reflect on their

current career position, and brainstorm ideas

about their future career path. Participants will

take an assessment to help them identify the

best career choice based on their personality

and skill set.

Developing a Professional Portfolio

50712 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

March 5

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

Participants will use the seven core competencies

of the Supporting Services Professional Growth

System to organize and archive a variety of artifacts

that demonstrate professional growth and

accomplishment.

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SPT10: (DOT) Balancing Your Time in

a Fast-Paced Environment

53157 1, 4 & 7 March 10

10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.


CTI – Room 336

In this interactive workshop you will learn useful

strategies for time management so that you can gain

extra time to do the things you really want to do.

Does time seem to fly by? Do you wish you could

add an extra hour to your day? Does it seem like

you have too little time to get the things done you

want to accomplish?

Understanding Financial Aid

53748 3 & 5 March 12

9:00 am – 12:00 pm


CTI – Room 337A

This workshop will explain the process for

completing the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA). You will also learn which

type of grants, scholarships and loans you may

qualify for when completing the FAFSA. You will

have an opportunity to complete the FAFSA online

at this training.

Proofreading 50736 2, 6 & 7 March 16

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

Participants will be able to supplement basic

knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Learn

practical methods for proofreading and editing to

improve skills and reduce errors.

NOTE: This class is designed as a refresher for

office workers and other clerical support staff; it

is not intended to teach basic English language

grammar and/or punctuation. In addition,

completion of this class is a prerequisite for

Effective Writing.

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86622 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 March 25

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 338











*Praxis Core Math Preparation


86020 1, 2, 6 & 7 April 14

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Class Dates: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26

PLEASE NOTE:

The first class is held from

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The remaining classes are

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 320C

This 15-hour course will work on refining math

skills needed to pass the Praxis Core Math

test. Participants will take practice tests, get

feedback, targeted instruction, and practice

problems in challenging areas. This course is

intended for supporting services professionals who

desire to become certified teachers.

SPT10: (DOT) Multiple Generations at Work: How Are We

Doing?

87502 1, 3, 4 & 5 April 21

10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.


Hoffman Room

In addition to identifying the generations and their

distinguishing characteristics, this workshop will

explore the potential challenges and opportunities

of our multi-generational workforce. Where do

you, your colleagues, and the students you interact

with fit into the generational mix? On any given

day you may encounter several different

generations, all with different points of view.

When registering for training, please be sure to check with your supervisor if you plan to attend training during your regular duty hours.

In addition, employees attending training during their assigned duty hours will need to submit

MCPS Form 430-94: Professional Leave (PRO). https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/430-94.pdf

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*SPT10: Workplace English 2B for

Supporting Services (WPE 2B)

*Saturdays, 15 classes

53315 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 January 25

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Class Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9,

5/30, 6/6


CTI – Room 336

This class includes intermediate speaking,

listening, reading and writing. Participants write

work-related letters and emails and read/discuss a

drama based on real life and work issues. 45 hours

of instruction.

AUDIENCE: WPE classes are designed for staff

members with limited English language skills who

wish to improve their English.

*SPT10: Workplace English 3B for

Supporting Services (WPE 3B)


53883 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 January 25

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Class Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9,

5/30, 6/6


CTI – Room

320D

This class includes intermediate reading, writing,

speaking, and listening. Participants write

paragraphs defending an opinion, make work-

related oral presentations and read/discuss a novel

based on real life and work issues. 45 hours of

instruction.




*SPT10: Workplace English Conversation

Circle A, B, C & D


87624 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 January 25

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Class Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9,

5/30, 6/6


CTI – Room 320C

Workplace English Conversation Circle A, B, C &

D Combined is a class that focuses on giving

participants opportunities to orally communicate

and to work on pronunciation in a relaxed

atmosphere. Mixed levels of English.




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*SPT10: Workplace English – Writing for

Promotion A


54102 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 January 25

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Class Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29


CTI – Room 339

This course focuses on developing English

grammar and vocabulary skills to write effective

emails and letters for the workplace. Specific

writing topics will be how to properly make and

receive service and information requests.

Assignments will focus on tasks necessary in

supervisor roles for Department of Transportation,

Food and Nutrition Services, and Building

Services.




*SPT10: Workplace English –

Communicating Effectively with

Students


84927 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 January 28

2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Class Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25

Division of Food and Nutrition

Services (DFNS)

8401 Turkey Thicket Dr. –

Training Room

This class combines reading articles about effective

communication skills with students, discussion of

the articles, and then writing and performing role-

play conversations between students and staff. It

will include grammar and vocabulary relevant to

the topic.




*SPT10: Future Leaders Series

*Wednesdays,

4 classes

64469 1, 2, 6 & 7 January 29

10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Class Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19


CSTL -

Patapsco Room

The purpose of this series of four 2-hour sessions is

to provide participants with an opportunity to

explore leadership opportunities within MCPS,

examine what is expected of MCPS leaders and

supervisors, learn how managers and supervisors

got where they are, sharpen interview skills, and

learn how to create effective resumes and cover

letters.

School Finance Training – Part 1

64336 1, 2, 6 & 7 February 3

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

This class provides an overview of the many facets

of school finance including funding sources, roles

and responsibilities, administration of Independent Activitity funds (IAF), chart of accounts, receipts

and disbursements, bank reconciliations, and

audits.



AUDIENCE: School Administrators, Elementary

Administrative Secretaries, Financial Specialists,

and Business Administrators.


86622 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 February 5

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


CTI – Room 337A











Developing a Professional Portfolio

50712 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

February 5

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

Participants will use the seven core competencies

of the Supporting Services Professional Growth

System to organize and archive a variety of artifacts

that demonstrate professional growth and

accomplishment.

SPT10: Introduction to Excel (2 days)

87043 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 February 10 & 12

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 337A

This is an instructor-led course that gives users the

basic knowledge to use Excel, such as how to open

and close an Excel workbook; identify how to read

and use the ribbon and status bar; input and

manipulate data, etc.

AUDIENCE: This is designed for the beginner

user.

SPT10: Computer Training for Beginners

(2 days)

85892 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 February 24 & 26

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 337A

This class is for staff members who have little or no

experience using a computer. Learn the basic of

using a keyboard and mouse; using Outlook to send

and receive messages; create, save, send and open

an attachment. Participants will also learn to

navigate the web with an emphasis on accessing

MCPS website features.




85250 1, 2, 6 & 7 March 2

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

This class covers cash handling; IAF procedures

and guidelines related to field trips, fund raisers,

ticket sales, yearbook and school store; bank

reconciliations; Centralized Investment Fund

(CIF); and resources to support the work of school

financial agents.

AUDIENCE: Elementary administrative

secretaries, school financial specialists and

school business administrators.

School Finance Workshop for Aspiring

Financial Agents

52631 1, 2, 6 & 7 March 4

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

This class will deliver an overview of the roles and

responsibilities of the school financial agent and

basic management of funds. Who are school

financial agents? School financial agents are

principals, school business administrators, school

financial specialist, elementary school

administrative secretaries, and any assistant

principals or other support professionals involved

in the handling/management of Independent

Activity Funds.

*SPT10: Future Leaders Series

*Tuesdays,

4 classes

87377 1, 2, 6 & 7 March 10

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Class Dates: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31


CSTL -

Patapsco Room

The purpose of this series of four 2-hour sessions is

to provide participants with an opportunity to

explore leadership opportunities within MCPS,

examine what is expected of MCPS leaders and

supervisors, learn how managers and supervisors

got where they are, sharpen interview skills, and

learn how to create effective resumes and cover

letters.

Building Positive Relationships at Work

87060 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7 March 12

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


CSTL -

Hoffman Room

Attend this seminar to discuss the elements of

healthy professional relationships and setting

expectations to guide your work with each other. It

is important to build positive relationships with

colleagues and team members in order to enhance

the quality of your work experience.



Business English Grammar

50702 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7 March 13

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

Build skills to project a professional image on

paper by using appropriate language without errors

in grammar, usage, and punctuation. This class is

a prerequisite for Proofreading and Effective

Writing.




grammar and/or punctuation.

Excel: Charting Data

88630 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 March 13

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


CTI – Room 338

This instructor-led course covers tools needed to

illustrate numeric data into pie, bar, line, or

column charts. It is geared for users who have

experience with Microsoft Excel and need to learn

these more intermediate/advanced features.


Promotion B


64410 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 March 14

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Class Dates: 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25


CTI – Room 339




writing topics will be how to write a cover letter

and resume. In addition, students will practice

writing appropriate interview responses and then

practice their oral presentations in mock

interviews.




Outlook for Secretaries: Managing Calendar, Task Files,

and Weekdays.

85899 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 March 20

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


CTI – Room 339

Outlook for Secretaries builds on basic skills in

Outlook and teaches participants to work with some

of the more advanced features of Microsoft

Outlook. By the end of the class, students will be

able to manage email more efficiently, share

calendars and delegate access, set up meetings and

appointments, create and manage tasks, adjust

account settings, and create distribution groups.



SPT10: Essentials of Word (2 days)

85435 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 March 23 & 25

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 339

This instructor-led course covers the essential skills

needed to create documents, manipulate text, apply

bold, italics, underline and other attributes; change

line spacing, margins, headers, and footers; and

insert page numbers.

Freeing Yourself from Emotional Traps at

Work

85874 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7 March 26

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.


CSTL – Hoffman Room

This class focuses on the importance of

interpersonal relationships with your co-workers

and how to avoid destructive patterns that can

develop. Learn how to "unhook" yourself from

difficult interpersonal situations at work and set

healthy boundaries.


64336 1, 2, 6 & 7 April 1

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F



and responsibilities, administration of Independent

Activitity funds (IAF), chart of accounts, receipts


audits.





85250 1, 2, 6 & 7 April 15

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F




reconciliations; Centralized Investment Fund

(CIF); and resources to support the work of school

financial agents.




SPT10: Intermediate Excel (2 days)

87044 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 April 21 & 23

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 337A

This is an instructor-led course that will teach the

user more advanced components of Excel, such as

formulas and functions, multi-sheet workbooks,

analyzing data, V Look Up and more. This course

is for the more experienced user of Excel.



Workplace Etiquette and Professionalism

54220 1, 3, 4 & 5 April 23

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


CSTL - Hoffman Room

During this workshop participants will be able to

examine the behaviors that demonstrate

professionalism in any workplace and the rules of

etiquette that foster positive workplace

relationships.

SPT10: 5 Steps to Getting Started in

Google

87353 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 April 28

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 337A











Effective Writing (2 days)

50713 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7 May 1 & 8

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

Learn a systematic approach to producing top

quality results in a time efficient manner. This class

is for office workers who are expected to write

memos, articles, or reports.




grammar and/or punctuation.


Promotion C


64411 1, 3, 4 & 5 May 2

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Class Dates: 5/2, 5/9, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13


CTI – Room 339




writing topics will be how to properly complete an

MCPS professional growth supporting services

evaluation and communicating with staff under your supervision. Assignments will focus on tasks

necessary in supervisor roles for Department of

Transportation, Food and Nutrition Services, and

Building Services.






Giving and Receiving Feedback

53756 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7 May 6

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.


CSTL -

Patapsco Room

Learning to give and receive feedback at work is

an essential skill for individuals looking to grow

professionally, build successful relationships with

coworkers, and accomplish their goals. Direct

communication is a right and a responsibility that

we should all share, no matter our role or

position. Learn strategies for better

communication and coping skills for handling

difficult situations in both giving and receiving

information.


64336 1, 2, 6 & 7 May 6

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F



and responsibilities, administration of Independent

Activitity funds (IAF), chart of accounts, receipts


audits.




Say the Right Thing the First Time:

Communication Strategies for Supervisors

53869 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 May 13

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

The key to more successful communication is

understanding your own style and the styles of

others. This session provides participants with the

missing ingredients so they will use the right words

and actions to make their everyday

communications more profitable.

Computer Training for Beginners

64326 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 May 13

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 339

This class is for staff members who have little or no

experience using a computer. Learn the basic of

using a keyboard and mouse; using Outlook to send

and receive messages; create, save, send and open

an attachment. Participants will also learn to

navigate the web with an emphasis on accessing

MCPS website features.



School Finance Workshop for Aspiring

Financial Agents

52631 1, 2, 6 & 7 May 14

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F

This class will deliver an overview of the roles and

responsibilities of the school financial agent and

basic management of funds. Who are school

financial agents? School financial agents are

principals, school business administrators, school

financial specialist, elementary school

administrative secretaries, and any assistant

principals or other support professionals involved

in the handling/management of Independent

Activity Funds.

SPT10: Personalities and Communication in

the Workplace

87042 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 May 14

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 336

Communicating well with coworkers and parents

can make all the difference to your

success. Learning to identify your own

communication style and the styles of others can be

very helpful in your day-to-day efforts on behalf of

the students of MCPS.

SPT10: Excel: Charting Data

85442 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 May 19

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.


CTI – Room 337A

This instructor-led course covers tools needed to

illustrate numeric data into pie, bar, line, or column

charts. It is geared for users who have experience

with Microsoft Excel and need to learn these more

intermediate/advanced features.

Clear and Concise Communication in the

Workplace

86390 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 May 20

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


CSTL –

Patapsco Room

This course will help you develop skills to improve

your communication with colleagues. Learn the

importance of good listening skills and clarifying

questions in gaining understanding. Discover how

your body language can be made consistent with

your verbal message. Learn why "less is more"

when communicating via email to avoid being

ignored.


85250 1, 2, 6 & 7 May 20

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Upcounty Regional


Germantown

Room 3F




reconciliations; Centralized Investment Fund (CIF); and resources to support the work of school

financial agents.




Additional information:

Supporting Services Training & Development is in the process of selecting additional STP10 trainings, computer

trainings and other professional development opportunities for all supporting services professionals.

When registering for training, please be sure to check with your supervisor if you plan to attend training during your

regular duty hours. In addition, employees attending training during their assigned duty hours will need to submit MCPS

Form 430-94: Professional Leave (PRO). https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/430-94.pdf

Communication about existing and new professional development opportunities will be sent via email. Changes in

location and/or cancellations will only be notified through your MCPS Outlook email.

It is important to check your MCPS Outlook email on a regular basis.

MCPS supporting services professionals are only allowed to request the SPT10 stipend when taking SPT10 classes

outside their regular duty hours.

Important Information: Do Not Be a No-show for Trainings!

It is unfair to fellow employees when a registered participant does not show up to a course and does not follow guidelines to

withdraw from a course. By not withdrawing from a course, a seat is being held and does not allow other employees who are

interested in the course the ability to attend a professional development opportunity. If your plans change and you are unable

to attend a course, please withdraw from the course as soon as possible.

Instructions for withdrawing from a class are on the home page of the PDO website; https://pdo.mcpsmd.org.

It is understood that last minute changes and/or emergencies do happen.

If you need assistance, please contact the course instructor(s) or the Help Desk, (301) 517-5800.

For additional information and/or questions about training opportunities for supporting services

professionals, please contact Mr. Victor Santiago, Staff Development Program Manager,

via email at [email protected] or via phone at (301) 217-5121.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/430-94.pdf

https://pdo.mcpsmd.org/

mailto:[email protected]

Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Our Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS) is based on seven core competencies. These

core competencies form the foundation for the continuing work of the SSPGS and reflect the high level of

skills and commitment to excellence that is expected of all supporting services personnel.

At the Department of Professional Growth Systems (DPGS) we build the capacity of our workforce in order

to provide the best possible education for our students, to achieve our goals of equity and excellence, and

to promote a culture of respect for all.

1. Commitment to Students

2. Knowledge of the Job

3. Professionalism

4. Interpersonal

5. Communication

6. Organization

7. Problem Solving

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