The Leader in Me ePortfolio Alternative Professional Learning (PL) Model is based on my Innovation Plan of having my campus switch from physical Leadership notebooks to LIM ePortfolios. This PL model designed to provide a flexible, collaborative, and sustainable approach to implementing ePortfolios in elementary schools. This switch would provide and foster more opportunities for creating significant learning environments for our students. Unlike traditional training models, this alternative approach focuses on phased, role-specific development, ensuring that each stakeholder group—administrators, instructional coaches, grade-level team leads, teachers, and support staff—receives targeted support tailored to their responsibilities.

     In my Call to Action, I emphasize how this model prioritizes hands-on learning, peer collaboration, and ongoing reflection, allowing educators to integrate ePortfolios seamlessly into daily instruction while fostering student leadership and goal-setting. Through a combination of interactive training sessions, coaching support, professional learning communities (PLCs), and continuous feedback cycles, educators develop confidence in using ePortfolios as a meaningful tool for student growth.

     By emphasizing gradual implementation and sustained professional development, this model empowers educators and students alike, ensuring that ePortfolios become an integral part of the school’s leadership and learning culture. Through this structured yet adaptable approach, schools can create a long-lasting impact on both teaching practices and student engagement.