Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC)

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 15, 2026
February 25, 2027
April 15, 2027
May 13, 2027
June 17, 2027

*Deadline to upload materials is 9am on meeting day

• 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.