The Behavior By Design Conference will equip educators with practical tools and Strategies for preventing, identifying, and responding to challenging behaviors in the classroom.
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Proposal Guidelines:
Session Length: 70 minute sessions (present at least one session)
Target Audience: PK-12 Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrators, District Staff
Proposal Submission Deadline: Monday, February 17
Notification of Acceptance: Friday, March 6
To submit your proposal, please complete the proposal form below with the following information:
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Exchange Day Information
Exchange Day Overview
For the 2025–26 school year, there will be one (1) Exchange Day.
All staff members on a contract of 216 days or fewer are required to complete professional development to earn Exchange Day credit.
Professional Development Guidelines
In-District PD (Hays CISD):
Register for sessions in Eduphoria Strive and be sure to sign in at each session to receive CPE credit. All Hays CISD summer PD sessions are eligible for Exchange Day credit from May 27 – July 31, 2025.Outside PD:
If a staff member attends external PD and wants it recorded in their portfolio, they must also enter it in Eduphoria Strive.
(See slide 3 of the PD Catalog under “General Information” for details)Eligible PD Window:
Only PD completed between May 27, 2025 and May 8, 2026 will be accepted for Exchange Day credit. PD must be completed and time stamped outside of contract time, before or after the employee’s scheduled workday.
Exchange Day Documentation
Each staff member required to fulfill the Exchange Day must submit one Exchange Day Form via Eduphoria Formspace after completing the required hours.
Forms are now available. Please wait until your PD is complete before submitting your documentation.
Safe Schools Credit (also known as Vector Training)
Safe Schools modules can count for ½ day Exchange Day credit if completed outside of contract days/times.
You may use the test-out option or complete the full module to receive time credit.
Safe Schools training must be completed by December 31, 2025, in accordance with district policy.
Click here for instructions on how to submit a certificate after having tested-out.
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