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SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY

Continuing Education for Faculty

Requirements for Continuing Education: All faculty are responsible for meeting
SACS/SAIS requirements for ongoing professional development. Each teacher must earn 6
semester hours or 17 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for each 5-year period of employment
at Canterbury. Three of those CEUs must be in technology, and if the teacher is NC certified,
one of those CEUs must be in reading. Documentation is the teachers responsibility; paperwork
must be up-to-date and on file in the office of the Academic Dean. Continued employment at
Canterbury is dependent on meeting this requirement.

Continuing Education Units: Canterbury is authorized to grant credits for workshops
designed to develop professional competencies. Workshops do not have to be authorized by the
state of North Carolina.
Upon receipt of the following documents, CEUs will be granted for approved workshops at the
rate of one CEU for each 10 contact hours. Bring all paperwork to the Academic Dean.
1) Proof that the teacher was enrolled in the course. This can be a confirmation letter or a
receipt.
2) An official workshop schedule on which the attended sessions are highlighted.

NC certified teachers are encouraged to keep their certificates up-to-date. Renewal packets are
available on the NCDPI website.

Independent Study for CEUs: Teachers may be granted CEUs for work they complete
independently IF they keep a record of time spent and the topic of each study session and if they
have received prior approval from their division head. Independent study in technology is an
exception. All teachers have permission to keep a technology log which can be submitted for
CEUs once they accrue more than 10 hours. The technology log can only include sessions
devoted to learning new skills.

Continuing Education for Administrators

Requirements for Continuing Education: All administrative staff members are responsible
for participating in ongoing professional development and must work with their supervisor to
determine appropriate professional development opportunities. Supervisors are required to
accrue 6 semester hours at an accredited college or university or 120 hours of training for each 5-
year period of employment at Canterbury. Other members of the administration must accrue 3
semester hours at an accredited college or university or 60 hours of training for each 5-year
period of employment at Canterbury. Documentation is the administrators responsibility;
paperwork must be up-to-date and on file in the supervisors office. Continued employment at
Canterbury is dependent on meeting this requirement.


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Professional Development funds will be allocated among the various departments. Each year,
one department will receive a larger allocation of funds to support team development. The school
reserves the right to require staff members to attend a specific workshop.

Staff members should seek opportunities within their area of specialty at the school.

Documentation of Continuing Education Hours: Continuing education hours can be
accrued by providing the following documentation:
1) Proof that you were enrolled in the course. This can be a confirmation letter or a
receipt.
2) An official workshop schedule on which attended sessions are highlighted and the
hours of training are totaled.

Independent Study for Continuing Education Hours: Administrators may be granted
continuing education hours for work they complete independently if they keep a record of time
spent and the topic of each study session and if they have received prior approval from their
supervisor.

Registration and Reimbursement: Canterbury supports a staff member's decision to
further his/her education. Each year the operating budget includes funds for staff professional
development. Effort is made to distribute equitably the available money to as many staff
members as possible. Requests for professional development funds should be made to the
appropriate Division Director or administrative team leader in advance (using the Request for
Professional Development Form, attached) and will be considered on an individual basis. Canterbury
does not pay for the renewal of a staff members license.
Professional development opportunities are posted on bulletin boards in both workrooms and/ or
are emailed as received. It is the responsibility of staff members to review the opportunities
available and discuss with the appropriate division director conferences or workshops they would
like to attend. Decisions are made based on the stated needs and priorities of the school.
Canterbury will pay up front for some travel and hotel expenses for professional development
opportunities. Other expenses, including meals, will be reimbursed upon completion and
approval of a Request for Reimbursement (attached). Canterbury reimburses meals up to $30/day
when receipts are provided. Any expenses beyond this will require prior approval. Any
educational purchases made while in attendance will be charged to your budget for the year.
In order to maximize professional development funding, travel expenses will be reimbursed as
follows:
When a staff member enrolls in a conference/seminar, he/she should research the cost to
fly and the mileage to drive and provide this information to the Head of School or his
assistant. The School will reimburse to the staff member the lower of the cost of the flight
or mileage to drive to the event. If it is not feasible to drive based on time requirements,

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the cost of the flight will be reimbursed. Any change from this policy must be approved
by the Head of School.
Canterbury has a small pool of money set aside to offer up to 50% reimbursement of
books and tuition expenses for staff members interested in advancing their degrees while
they are employed by the school. Money is offered on a first come-first serve basis. Any
reimbursement requests should be directed in advance to the Division Directors.
Canterbury will pay 100% for courses required to meet SACS/SAIS standards. These
courses must be approved by the Division Director and Academic Dean prior to
registration.
Canterbury School Summer Study Program: Canterbury School grants summer study
stipends of up to $3,000 for its teaching faculty in order to provide opportunities for renewal,
rejuvenation, and professional growth. Full-time teaching faculty members are eligible to apply
after completing their second year at Canterbury School.
To apply, please submit a proposal by the stated due date to the Assistant to the Head of School.
Canterburys Program Team will review applications and announce the recipient(s) by the end of
January.
Applications should include:
1. A description of the course of summer study being proposed.
2. An explanation of how the course of summer study connects to or will enhance the
schools curriculum and especially within the faculty members area of teaching
expertise.
3. An explanation of how the project will enhance the faculty members professional
knowledge and teaching at Canterbury.
4. A cost estimate of the summer work. (Costs may include travel, housing, supplies, and/or
course work at another accredited institution.)
Only full-time faculty members returning to Canterbury School for the following year should
apply. Recipients will be expected to make a formal presentation of their work and its outcomes
to the staff during August in service immediately following the summer study.


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Administrator Request for Professional Development

Name
ProIessional Development
Opportunity


Estimated Expenses
Registration:
AirIare:
Hotel:
Mileage: (check with business oIIice Ior current IRS rate)
Food:
Parking:
Taxi/shuttle:
Other:
TOTAL:

Team Leader/Director
ApprovalDate
Head oI School ApprovalDate

Note: Receipts are required for reimbursement. Please turn them in to the business office
within 30 days after the incurred expense.



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Teacher Request for Professional Development

Name Date
ProIessional Development Opportunity


Estimated Expenses
Registration:
AirIare:
Hotel:
Mileage: (check with business oIIice Ior current IRS rate)
Food:
Parking:
Taxi/shuttle:
Other:
TOTAL:

Division Director
ApprovalDate


Note: Receipts are required for reimbursement. Please turn them in to the business office
within 30 days of the incurred expense.



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EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT/CHECK REQUEST

Name of Requester Date

Requester Signature

General Reimbursement

Check payable to:
Address

Description

Total Amount Due

*Attach any receipts to this form. Only one form is needed per
reimbursement. (i.e. Multiple receipts can be attached to the form)

Mileage Request

Destination/Reason
Total Miles

*The business office will total the mileage with current mileage
reimbursement rates.

Budget Account


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*Approval from your Supervisor is required on all reimbursements.