Eligibility

• Applies to Hays CISD staff with less than 216 calendar/contract days.
  
  

Accrual Requirement & Window

• Staff will need to accrue two days of professional development for a total of 12 hours. 

• Accrual window is May 27, 2026 – May 14, 2027.
  
  

Restrictions

• Professional learning activities that are otherwise compensated via stipend, release time, or another type of compensation may NOT be used for Exchange Day credit.
  
  

Submission Requirement

• All staff members required to complete Exchange Day hours will need to submit forms in Eduphoria Formspace.

• Click here to view instructions on submitting an Exchange Day form.
  
  

Approval Process

• Campus principals will review and approve Exchange Day Credit Forms in Eduphoria Formspace.
  
  

Submission Deadline

• All forms will need to be submitted by May 21, 2027.
  
  

External PD / Portfolio Credit (Optional)

• If a staff member attends external PD and wants it added to their portfolio, they must request outside PD credit in Eduphoria Strive.

• If a staff member wants outside PD credit to show in their personal portfolio, they will also enter it in Eduphoria Strive with certificate(s) of completion.

T-TESS CONNECTION

To better align professional development with instructional growth, we’ve added T-TESS domains to all PD course information. 

This update helps teachers easily identify sessions that support their professional goals and evaluation areas. Whether you're looking to strengthen lesson planning, student engagement, or classroom environment, the T-TESS alignment ensures you can make the most of your learning experience.

For Classroom Teachers: 

• SBEC Certificate Renewal Information

• For additional information, please see the FAQs CPE Educators PDF

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is required for all Texas educators holding a standard certificate. The appropriate number of clock-hours of continuing professional education (CPE) must be completed during each five-year renewal period (TAC §232.11).

• Classroom teachers must complete 150 CPE hours in 5 years. No more than 150 CPE hours are required, even if the educator holds multiple classroom certificates.

• Teacher Certification Requirements PDF 

Certificate Renewal for other professional certificates:

• Administrative and/or Student Services Certificate. No more than 200 CPE hours are required, even if the educator holds multiple certificates, such as, Classroom and Administrative and/or Student Services Certificates.

• Librarian/Resource 

• Specialist/Educational Diagnostician/Reading Specialist 

• Certificate Requirements

• Counselor Certificate Requirements

• Principal Certificate Requirements

• All educators must maintain written documentation of all CPE required activities [19 TAC §232.16(a)].

• Completion of each CPE activity should be evidenced by documentation (e.g., transcripts, certificates of completion, or attendance logs). The documentation is not required to be submitted at the time of certificate renewal; however, it must be submitted to TEA in case of a certificate audit.

GT Professional Development Guidelines:

• Gifted and Talented (GT) Professional Learning Guidelines for 26-27 COMING SOON