Professional Development

  • knowledge graphic Hays CISD is an innovative community of learners dedicated to continuously improving the learning of all students by cultivating educators, administrators, and staff of Hays CISD.

    The mission of the Hays CISD’s professional development department is to provide quality professional development opportunities and support for all employees to meet the needs of a growing and changing student population. We support this mission by promoting continuous professional growth in a supportive environment to enhance the knowledge and skills of all staff. At Hays CISD, we believe the following:

    • High quality professional learning is planned, implemented, and evaluated in a way that consistently models Learning Forward standards.
    • People are our most valuable resource.
    • Lifelong learning is essential for all.
    • Quality professional learning positively impacts student learning.
    • Quality professional learning promotes and supports positive change for achieving organizational purpose.
    • Every person is a learner and a teacher.


Professional Development Info

  • Click here to visit the Hays CISD Professional Development website.

    Please visit the Hays CISD Professional Development website, designed to provide a centralized platform where teachers and staff can access information and resources related to PD in Hays CISD.

    Sections of the Professional Development website include:

    • Home Page: Learn more about professional development and the various ways we grow together in Hays CISD.
    • Summer 2025 PD: Access our Summer PD catalog and supporting resources to explore professional growth opportunities.
    • Transition to Frontline Professional Growth: Find key dates and essential information as we transition from Eduphoria Strive to the new Frontline Professional Growth platform for professional development.
    • Ongoing PD: Explore continuous professional development opportunities available throughout the school year to support educator growth and excellence.
    • New to Country: Access valuable information for Texas-Spain Visiting International Teacher (VIT) Program participants.
    • INSPIRE Program : Find information for new-to-profession teachers about our INSPIRE program, including a dedicated section for mentors and mentor training dates for the upcoming school year.
    • Reading Academies: Access helpful information for teachers who need to complete the Reading Academies.
    • ESL Test Support: Find resources and guidance for preparing for the ESL Supplemental Certification #154 exam.
    • National Board Certified Teacher Program (NBCT): Access helpful information and resources for teachers pursuing National Board Certification.

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