Professional Growth System Buffalo Public Schools Staff Development Web Portal http://pgs.buffaloschools.org   Quick Links Help Login Password? E-mail Resources Gr. Levels The Professional Growth System is the Buffalo Public Schools Staff Development web portal. The comprehensive, professional development system targets all BPS staff with information tailored to each individual user, based on his or her current position. PGS Video Tutorials:  Learn to use the system by watching the on-line videos. Video 1 System Overview  • Login Size: 19MB  Time: 0:00:08:19.04 Video 4 Roster Management Size 15MB  Time: 0:00:11:16.63 Video 2 Creating a PLO (Part 1) Size 21.3MB  Time: 0:00:10:22.82 Video 5 Room Management Size: 14.96MB  Time: 00:00:08:36.36 Video 3 Creating a PLO (Part 2) Size: 16.82MB  Time: 0:00:13:30.05 Video 6 Growth Plan Size: 13.86  Time: 0:00:06:48.43 PD Requirements • PLO Calendar • PGS Support • Training Videos 1st Year Teachers • Files & Publications • Teacher Center

BPS Professional Growth System Launch Letter (pdf file - 120kb)
The letter acquaints teachers and staff with the new system. PGS supports comprehensive professional development by providing individual employees a one-stop shop to register for courses, conferences, and workshops.

PGS Basic User Skills (pdf file - 1,658kb)
The step sheet covers the seven basic skills a user needs to navigate the PGS website.

Targeted Annoucements (pdf file - 1,145kb)
Sending targeted e-mails and posting targeted announcements

Course Approval System (pdf file - 1,907kb)
Creating and Submitting a PLO

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