Jarrell ISD Professional Development
Welcome to the Jarrell ISD Professional Development (PD) Center!
Visit the links below to learn more about upcoming training opportunities.
JISD offers and encourages our teachers to continue their learning all year long. Visit our pages to learn more about continued learning .
Welcome back Cougar Champions! We are excited to begin another great year of building SUCCESS FOR ALL! Back to school event take place during the August professional development days. Visit our page to learn more about back to school events.
Professional development does not stop when school is in session. Learning is continuous and ongoing all year. We have dedicated professional learning days as well as continued support and opportunities. Visit our page to learn more.
Additional Information
Other Professional Development Opportunities
There are numerous sessions and development opportunities happening all year long. You can take advantage of online webinars, Region 13 offerings, and other events happening You are responsible for uploading your credit from outside opportunities into your Eduphoria Portfolio. Check with your campus principal to take advantage of these opportunities.
Check out these online opportunities to continue professional learning all year!
Staff Development Requirements
Classroom teachers are required to complete at least 150 clock hours of CPE, and principals must complete 200 clock hours during each five-year renewal period. JISD requires teachers and principals to complete a minimum of 50 clock hours of CPE each year. Clock hours for the year count from June-May.
All staff members need to keep original staff development certificates. Staff members need to access their transcript of training in Eduphoria Workshop to review it. All in-district staff development will appear on the transcript. Out of district certificates should be entered into Eduphoria by the staff member into Eduphoria Workshop. See Eduphoria Page for more information. Certificates can be scanned and downloaded into Workshop. Certificates should not be submitted to central office.
Professional Organizations
JISD encourages educators to connect and share professional expertise both within the district and beyond. Below are links to several professional organizations that provide professional development opportunities and build collaborative communities; however, there are many organizations that support professional learning.