1.                  Courses taken at an accredited institution are computed as one unit of credit or one point.

2.                  Workshops/seminars, approved by Director of Human Resources, 15 hours = 1 point Presenter: If a classified employee is presenting a seminar and is enrolled in the Professional Growth Program, they shall earn double credit for that seminar.

3.                  Special Programs: 15 hours attendance = 1 point

a.       Institutes

(1)   A short educational program established for a group concerned with some special field work and Lectures - Prior approval is required by the Director of Human Resources. 

2.                  Individual Research:  A maximum of three (3) points may be received for each project completed during a Professional Growth Program Segment:

a.       A one page written project proposal must be given to the Director of Human Resources.

b.      Lectures

(1)   Lectures shall Approval of a project for Professional Growth Credit must be selected from those approved provided in writing by the District (Director of Human Resources) prior to starting the project.

3.                  Individual Research:  A maximum of three (3) points may be received for each project completed during a Professional Growth Program Segment:

a.       A project may be used to improve quality and efficiency of employee's work and/or service within the District.

b.      A project proposal may be used to improve quality and efficiency of employee's work and/or service within the District. 

c.       The completed project report must be submitted to the Director of Human Resources where the number of points will be determined.

(Note: Professional Growth Points are calculated to one decimal point for activities other than course work.)