All teachers are required to complete multiple professional development (PD) days during the course of the year.  Activities can vary, depending on whether a day is organized by the district or the campus.  If you attend a conference that is part of your subject area's professional organization, be sure to fill out the travel information and submit your absence coverage request. 

Additionally, teachers are expected to stay informed and up-to-date in all matters of pedagogy that can assist in student learning, as well as all federal and state laws governing education and all LISD Policies and Guidelines.

Membership in certain professional organizations is highly recommended, and membership dues for the state approved list of conferences below are included in each department budget.  The following organizations are excellent resources for teachers and provide professional development activities such as conventions and workshops.  Attendance at these conferences is pre-approved by the Fine Arts Office.

Texas Art Educators Association (TAEA)

Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA)

Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA)

Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA)

Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)

Texas Educational Theatre Association (TxETA)

Other recommended professional organizations are listed below.  Fine Arts teachers may be allowed to substitute their budgeted funds to attend these conferences instead of the conferences above, with approval from the Fine Arts Director.  If a conference does not appear on the list below, please complete the Non Pre-Approved PD form.

Center for Educator Development in Fine Arts (CEDFA)

Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic

Western International Band Clinic (WIBC)

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

National Dance Educators Organization (NDEO)