USD116 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Development Information
The Office of Professional Development provides several resources to teachers, administrators and schools. In addition to organizing and conducting workshops, we also assist schools in the School Improvement Planning process. If you have questions or comments, please direct them to Yavonnda Smith, Director of Professional Development.
Board Credit
Board Credit is the system of professional development credit that the Board of Education uses to recognize and encourage continual professional growth among licensed teachers through advancement on the salary schedule. You can earn board credit for any staff development workshops that you attend that are offered through the district after school, weekends, or summers (not during contractual time), or you can apply for Board Credit (in advance) for workshops/conferences that are out of the district.
To request Salary Schedule Movement, you must fill out a Request for Movement form and submit it to Human Resources by September 30th. For more information about Board Credit, please read our Board Credit FAQ.
Teacher Licensure
In 2013, Illinois implemented a new licensure system that replaced the previous certification system. All teaching, administrative, and school service personnel must hold a current and registered license. It is the responsibility of the licensee to know the requirements and process to maintain his/her license. Read more about teacher licensure. Login to the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) to access your license and account information.
