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Inservice DivisionWashoe County School DistrictHuman Resources425 East 9th Street, Bldg B-105
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 348-0329Quick Links:
Professional Learning Forms:
Click Here for Upcoming Inservice Course Offerings
The Inservice Application is Now Available Through MyPGS!
We’re excited to announce that the Inservice Application can now be submitted directly through MyPGS for Site-Based teams! This new feature eliminates the need for a PDF application, ensures that the Professional Learning team receives your request, and allows you to track the progress of your application, including any additional information that may be required, all within MyPGS!
All principals will have immediate access to their site’s teams. For anyone else who would like access to the new form, please send in a request to ProfessionalLearningSupport@washoeschools.net with your administrator and location included.
The Inservice Application will still be available on the Inservice page under Professional Learning Forms for conferences and other activities held off site. Additionally, anyone looking to submit a Master’s Plus application can find it available on the same form.
If you have any questions about the new process, please refer to the MyPGS: Site-Based Inservice Application Instructions or contact the Professional Learning Support team.
Important Message Regarding Inservice Credits
The purpose of professional learning is to give professionals the opportunity to learn and apply new knowledge and skills that can help them in their job and further their career (Upskillist, n.d.). For teachers and district leaders to be as effective as possible, they need to continually expand their knowledge and skills to implement the best educational practices. Professional learning is the only way educators can learn to build their performance and raise student achievement (Mizell, H., 2010). With that purpose in mind, WCSD strives to offer professional development that aligns with our standards for professional learning.
The WEA Negotiated Agreement states that Inservice Credits, approved by WCSD, can be used for movement on the pay scale with 15 hours of professional learning outside of contract time required for 1.0 credit toward salary advancement (24.3.8). The typical amount someone can complete is six graduate credits in a semester and three over two-week breaks. This would be 6 credits during the fall semester plus 3 over Winter Break and 6 credits during the spring semester plus 3 over Spring Break for a total of 18 credits in the school year. There are no restrictions on credits accrued in the summer. To request to take additional graduate credits during the school year, please email professionallearningsupport@washoeschools.net.
For a list of approved and non-approved courses, click here.
We will continue to update this website with approved and non-approved colleges, universities, and/or programs. We encourage all WCSD employees to continue professional learning in ways that interest them and benefit their students. We are grateful for your continued support and cooperation.
Nevada Department of Education
All inquiries concerning individual licensing should be directed to the Nevada Department of Education. The Inservice Division does not assist personnel with extension applications. It is the participant's responsibility to upload the Inservice certificate of credit or MyPGS Transcript into OPAL when renewing a license.
To enroll in an Inservice class, go to https://washoe.truenorthlogic.com. For assistance with web registration, email Professional Learning Support or call Eric Sotelo at (775) 348-0329.
