Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC)

Mission of the LPDC Committee

The Diocese of Columbus LPDC serves educators employed by the diocese by guiding their licensure planning so that the educators' Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs) reflect the educational goals of the school, the diocesan Department of Education, and the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association.

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All licensed staff employed in the schools within the Diocese of Columbus must hold a current license or certificate. Your Columbus Diocese LPDC serves as the conduit to help you maintain current licensure. The LPDC committee reviews professional development activities for your license renewal.

The Diocese of Columbus Local Professional Development Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDP) and professional development activities that educators propose/complete for the purpose of licensure maintenance and renewal. The LPDC meets several times during the school year.

October 16, 2025
December 11, 2025
February 12, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026

All licensed employees are required to submit an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) outlining professional development goals for the current licensure cycle.
The IPDP must be submitted to the committee after being hired and/or receiving the initial five-year professional license.
Regardless of the number of licenses held, individuals are only required to complete and submit ONE Individual Professional Development Plan. The plan must be revised at the beginning of each new licensure cycle.

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