Course/Professional Growth Approval Form
Name:
Position:
Type of Training Intended: ____ College Class ____ Seminar ____ Training
Name of Class, Seminar or Training Course: _________________________________________________________
Location:
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How does this class, seminar or training course relate to your position?
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When do you plan to have it completed? ______________________________________
How many hours will you earn?
___________ Semester hours
___________ Clock hours (training)
___________ Continuing Education Units (Professional Growth)
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Staff Member Date
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Principal Approval Date
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Superintendent Approval Date
Professional Growth
Certified Staff:
A permanent salary increase of $1000 will be awarded to certificated staff who earn 12 hours of approved college credit. Approved staff development credit (15 hours of seat time=1 credit hour) may be awarded for up to 6 of these hours. Staff must take hours on their own time and pay all expenses. Only one advance may be awarded per school year.
Classified Staff: Classified staff will receive a permanent increase of .25 for each 3 hours of approved college or technical school coursework or 45 hours of approved staff development credit/training that relates to their position. Staff must take the courses on their own time and pay all expenses. Only one advance may be awarded per school year.