STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES

Requirements:

Staff Development Handbook for Macon County School Employees

North Carolina Department of Education Policies regarding Renewal Credits

At the beginning of each year employees are given a spreadsheet listing posted credits and the remaining balance. It is the employees responsibility to review this and to make arrangements to get the proper CEU's before the renewal cycle deadline. Look over this spreadsheet carefully and prepare in advance.

Macon County Schools offers a range of Staff Development workshops throughout the year. These offerings are available to any Macon School employee. All local courses listed are approved for credits to be applied toward certificate renewal.

All K-8 teachers: 15 hours in 5 years
Required: 3 CEU's Reading and 3 CEU's Technology

9-12 Teachers: 15 hours in 5 years
Required: 3 CEU's Technology

Principals
Required: Beginning July 1, 2007 , a principal must have 5 CEUs relating to teacher effectiveness, evaluation, retention, leadership, support and empowerment.

To register for an "in-house" course:

The "Golden Rod" Form is no longer required.

1. Locate the Current Offerings using the links on the left.

2. Complete and submit the online registration form by selecting the "Register Here" link.

3. Print the registration form that follows the registration process as a reminder of courses you have signed up for.

4. If a substitute or reimbursement is required, prior approval using the SEA System will be necessary. **Make sure you title the activity exactly as it is on the Events page** Then, print a copy of your SEA System approval form, you will need to attach it to your reimbursement follow up.

5. For ANY offerings outside the realm of the Central Office (conferences, WRESA,etc.), you must submit and receive a SEA system approval prior to attending the scheduled event if you want to be assured of reimbursement and/or credit approval for the activity. **Failure to get prior approval could result in non-reimbursement or rejected credit approval.**

SEA System Checklist

1. Is a car required? Place your request in the location description box.

2. Activity title should be exactly as it is on the Staff Development page.

3. Stipend amounts should be placed in the Misc. box.

4. Activity length (credit hours) cannot exceed 6 hours per day.

5. Description and request must be tied to your school improvement plan.

Reimbursement Checklist

You must submit each of the following along with your
reimbusement form before the payment process may begin:

1. Hotel receipt

2. Registration receipt

3. A copy of the SEA System Prior Approval Form

4. Any Parking receipts

Reimbursement forms must be submitted within 30 days of the activity completion date.

Substitute pay: Certified $80.74 Non-Certified: $62.44

Reimbursement Form-Updated 8/05