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Administrative Assistants’ Academy

The District’s Administrative Assistants’ Academy (AAA) is a dynamic program designed to empower and elevate the skills
of administrative assistants across the District. Recognizing these professionals' diverse roles, the FY24 AAA provided
relevant content that fostered growth at the school and District levels.

Through a tailored approach, the District offered a blend of self-paced, online live, and face-to-face learning opportunities,
ensuring participants could select classes that were best suited to their needs. Each class was designed to support
administrative assistants in learning new content, refining existing skills, and expanding their knowledge base.

Since its inception, AAA has grown significantly, now offering 35 classes and enrolling 474 participants. This growth is a
testament to the program’s value and impact. The District is dedicated to further enhancing its course offerings each year,
using data and feedback to ensure the AAA remains a leading resource for the professional learning of its administrative staff.

Non-Instructional Professional Learning

Throughout FY24, professional learning opportunities for our non-instructional employees expanded significantly.
Feedback from these employees was consistently used to establish new training sessions to ensure the evolving needs were
met. Increasing department partnerships enhanced our Non-Instructional Support Skills Training Series, which provides
employees with high-quality and relevant professional learning.

A total of 129 non-instructional classes, all meticulously aligned with the District’s Strategic Plan, were offered in FY24.
These classes garnered over 4,000 enrollments, showcasing our non-instructional staff 's strong interest and participation.
Participants indicated there was improvement in their work performance as they applied the skills and knowledge gained
from these classes in their daily work.
Topics included:
• Paraprofessionals Supporting Students with Disabilities
• Creating and Maintaining a Positive Workspace
• Human Resources Protocols and Procedures
• Legal Best Practices
• Performance Management
• Professional Standards
• Labor Relations Guidance Resources
• Skills for Lifelong Learning
• Utilizing Applications for Bulletin Writing
• Creating Strategic Management Systems for Large Projects

School Food Service Professional Growth

During FY24, the School Food Service (SFS) provided professional learning to the SFS managers and production assistants
on strategic planning and goal setting, customer service (Catch the Wave), and SFS-specific topics.

In February 2024, SFS offered a diverse range of professional growth options to our staff, reflecting a commitment to holistic
growth. These options included the Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training,
and an in-service meeting that covered personal wellness, financial wellness, and professional standards.

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