TIME Day Information

TIME Hours

Another opportunity for funding will be an option for teachers to participate in additional hours of professional learning throughout the school year (TIME-Teacher Initiated Meaningful Engagement). Certified teachers may receive up to 8 hours of additional per diem pay for collaborative work completed outside their regular contract time during the 2025-2026 school year.  Each member of the collaborative team must submit a Laserfiche form to receive payment. The criteria for these hours is below:

• Extension of the District/Building PD Plan

• Supportive of Building SIP

• Responds to one of the 4 PLC Questions

  • What do we want students to learn?

  • How will we know when they have learned it?

  • What will we do if they do not learn?

  • What will we do if they have already learned it?

To receive payment for this work, please submit the form at the link above. There will be 2 pay periods for TIME hours during the school year--in November, and May. 

*Please review your collaborative plan with your building 

principal prior to beginning this work.

FAQ's Related to TIME Day Funding

Q: What is the window for TIME funding?

A: TIME hours take place during the school year, beginning on the first day of school and ending on the last day of school.

Q: When do we receive TIME payments?

A: There are 2 pay periods for TIME--one in November, and one in May. 

Q: Since TIME hours are collaboration hours by our team, may our entire team submit just one form?

A: While team members are included on the form, each individual must submit a form in order to receive payment. 

Q: What are the pay increments for TIME?

A: You may submit for payroll in increments of 4 or 8 hours.  You may opt for 4 hours in November and 4 hours in May, 8 hours in November, or 8 hours in May.