LRSD CTE - Professional Development

CTE Professional Development Approval Process

Process For Professional Leave During The School Year

A Professional Leave Request Form must be completed and approved for engagements that require a request of funds including but not limited to subs, buses, travel, lodging, per diem, registration, etc. The traveler must submit the form to the CTE department a minimum of three weeks prior to the event. If applicable, budget codes will be added to the form and calculations will be made for advance payments.

See graphic that details the process.

Out-Of-District Pre-Approval Process

All Out-of-District professional development (including summer and all travel) must receive pre-approval by the Director of Career & Technical Education prior to completing the Professional Leave Form and registration.

Pre-Approval for Out-Of-District Summer Professional Development

2025-26 Pre-School Professional Development Sessions

>Click HERE to register in Unified Talent Portal

NOVICE TEACHERS ONLY

#26079 Novice Academy Day 2 (Instruction & Content)
#26080 New Employee Orientation

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2024-25 Professional Development Sessions

Options for Flex Hours

Title: TOSA Certification Exams: An Introduction & Guide for Exam Proctors

Section: #25615

Audience: Survey of Business Teachers only

Click to Register in Unified Talend Portal

2024-25 Summer Professional Development Sessions

Mrs. Montgomery will pay the conference registration fee for CTE teachers attending any Arkansas CTE conference this summer.

*NOTE: You must complete:

1) The CTE Pre-Approval for Out-Of-District Summer PD Form, and...

2) Submitted a completed Professional Leave Form (available at your school) signed by you and your building administrator to the CTE Office, and...

3) Have received your copy of the approved original Professional Leave Form with all signatures from the downtown central office via school mail BEFORE registering.