Teachers and administrators have the responsibility of performing Professional Development as required by Massachusetts law in order to maintain their license. The responsibility of documenting such Professional Development to the satisfaction of the Department of Education is also that of the teacher or administrator.

Faculty seeking re-imbursement for Professional Development are to follow the guidelines below:

1-Obtain PRIOR approval of the Superintendent-Director. This is accomplished by:

• Completing a Professional Development form, specific for ACADEMIC Teachers or VOCATIONAL teachers
• Attach a copy of the Professional Development activity, or write the description of the activity if there is no copy available
• CIRCLE the request for tuition reimbursement. (if you are seeking reimbursement)

2-Submit the PRIOR approval form to the Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal for review and completeness.

3-Faculty are responsible for payment of the Professional Development activity unless otherwise notified by the Superintendent-Director.

4-After completing the Professional Development activity, submit all documentation to the Assistant-Superintendent Director/Principal with a reimbursement form. Documentation must include evidence of payment, evidence of successful completion or attendance, any allotted mileage/housing reimbursement.

To obtain the necessary forms, bring this page up in your computer and click on the form you need. Print out the form(s), complete as required and submit for approval.

For an ACADEMIC Professional Development form - click HERE
For VOCATIONAL Professional Development forms - click HERE
For a paper REQUISITION / REIMBURSEMNT FORM - click HERE
For a Tuition Reimbursement Form - click HERE
For a Salary Increment Form - click HERE
These forms are PRINT ONLY. Once completed, submit for approval