What is the three-tiered licensure system and the Professional Development Dossier (PDD)?
The three-tiered system is a system designed to attach base salaries to each level of teaching licenses. The 3-Tiered Licensure System includes annual evaluation and licensure advancement. The Professional Development Dossier (PDD) is the cornerstone of advancement for teachers in the 3-Tiered Licensure System. Teachers must complete the PDD in order to advance from Level 1 to Level 2 and to advance from Level 2 to Level 3.