Jubilee Academies CTE Department

Regularly participating in meaningful professional development is a vital part of our ongoing quest to become more effective teachers. Teachers are required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to accumulate 30 hours a year (150 every 5 years) of professional development. It is highly recommended that teachers attend a CTE Professional Development Conference authorized by the district. State & National content-specific information is shared and a wealth of opportunities for networking are available.

Other Professional Development opportunities are available for all CTE teachers through the Regional Service Centers, the district, or other outside resources.

The information below outlines the process for professional development approval.

*IMPORTANT REMINDER: It is imperative that you obtain a purchase order (through the process below) BEFORE you register for a session.

Professional Development Approval Process

Step 1: Gather the Required Information

The approval process begins with gathering the required information for submitting a "CTE Professional Development Request" ticket through IIQ. You will need the following:

Time and date of the session
- - If the session spans multiple days, indicate the details in the notes section at the top of the IIQ ticket window.
Name of the Professional Development Topic
Organization Providing the Professional Development
Registration Fees
- - Leave blank if there are no fees
  - If there is a fee involved with attending the session, you will need to enter the cost and upload an invoice or a screenshot detailing the associated costs
    - - *IMPORTANT REMINDER: Do NOT register at this point. You must wait until you have a purchase order.
Location Details/Address
Indicate if a Hotel is Needed
- - If lodging is required, enter the hotel name and the check-in and out dates
  - Enter the estimated cost in the notes section at the top of the IIQ request
Indicate if You Are Requesting a Rental Vehicle
- - If transportation is necessary, enter the vehicle pick-up and drop-off dates, vehicle size, estimated fuel costs, and estimated rental costs
If you are requesting to travel in your personal vehicle, enter the estimated personal vehicle mileage costs (0.655 x number of miles)

Step 2: Submit a "Professional Development Request" Ticket in IIQ

Once you have gathered the required information, submit a "Professional Development Request" ticket through IIQ. Approval for all professional development sessions is at the discretion of the CTE director and your campus principal.