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PDP Timekeeper

Professional development time tracking on the web

How do I access the PDP Timekeeper?

·  The link to the PDP Timekeeper may be found on the Pioneer Web Page:    www.pioneer.wnyric.org  under Tools for Schools. Or click here.

·  You are already a registered user at this secure site.  Your ID to view your PDP status is:  first initial first name, last name no spaces

·  The first time you login, enter a password which is your first initial and last initial and the last 6 digits of your Social Security Number.

·  Select a new password and type it in both places. 

·  If you have difficulty with the logon procedure, contact your building Sysop.

·  If you forget your password, click the email me area. (Karen Haynes
Secretary for Curriculum and Instruction)

·  When you select an activity, type in all information requested on the Activity Entry page.  Then click on Submit.

FAQ

Q.        How do I know if a request is approved?

A.       Check the detail of an activity from your summary page.

Q.        How can I see my total hours of credit?

A.       Check the employee summary page.

Q.        Can my certification hours (PDP) be different from my hours toward additional earnings?

A.       Yes.  The website tracks hours for both purposes independently.  Therefore you may receive PDP hours and/or stipend hours.  The district policy drives what you will be awarded.  If you have questions regarding the hours or credits you may contact your building administrator.

Glossary

Activity - any professional development activity that the district wishes to track, e.g. Workshop: "Using Computers in Science Class"

Activity Type - Activity categories, e.g. inservice, workshop, grad course

Catalog - listing of professional development activities offered by the district, a college, BOCES, etc.

Approve - give employee the go-ahead to take a course or other activity

Verify - Indicate that proof of completion of an activity has been submitted; assign value

PDP Hour - time value awarded to an activity for SED requirements of 175 hours every 5 years.

Contract Hour -  time value awarded to an activity to meet district contractual requirements for professional development each year.

Stipend Hour - time value awarded to an activity to build toward an advancement in salary.

Stipend Credit - credit earned after a given number of stipend hours are completed.

Level - all activity types with the same weight are grouped into one level for totaling purposes.

Block - nember of credits needed to earn a stipend or to advance on salary schedule.

PDP Renewal Date - State defined time period for completing 175 hours.