A system of excellent schools provides continuous professional development and training to help personnel gain the skills and knowledge needed to meet State Board and local board expectations, especially as they relate to improving student performance. The Wilkes County Board of Education's vision for professional development, including its relationship to improving student success, is expressed through the following board policies:
| Policy 1610/7800 | Professional Development and Assistance |
| Policy 1710/4021/7230 | Prohibition Against Discrimination Harassment and Bullying |
| Policy 3120 | Lesson Planning |
| Policy 3140 | Evaluation of Instructional Programs |
| Policy 3220 | Technology in the Educational Program |
| Policy 3230/7330 | Copyright Compliance |
| Policy 3430 | School Improvement Plan |
| Policy 3470/4305 | Alternative Learning Programs |
| Policy 3540 | Comprehensive Health Education Program |
| Policy 4240 | Child Abuse - Reports and Investigations |
| Policy 5070 | Public Records |
| Policy 6120 | Student Health Services |
| Policy 6125 | Administering Medicines to Students |
| Policy 6523 | Use of Computers |
| Policy 6540 | Hazardous Materials |
| Policy 7241 | Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators |
| Policy 7260 | Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens |
| Policy 7410 | Career Status |
| Policy 7425 | School Administrator Contracts |
| Policy 7810 | Evaluation of Licensed Employees |
Legal References: G.S. 115C-36, -47
Cross References: Governing Principles (Policy 1100), Board and Superintendent Relations (Policy 2010), Adoption of Policies (Policy 2420)
Adopted: January 9, 2006
Revised: January 31, 2011