GISD Flex Day FAQ
Your January 2, 2017 Flex Day Questions Answered
Will the AVID 3 Day Summer Institute count?
Unfortunately, the AVID 3 day summer institute is a compensated learning opportunity, therefore it does not count towards earning the Jan 2nd flex day.
Will the STEM training session count towards earning the Jan 2 flex day?
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As a general rule, to earn the flex day, teachers must attend 6 hours of learning outside of their contract time between June 7/Dec 9, 2016.
Q. Will G/T update trainings count, even though they count towards our yearly requirements?
A. G/T update training hours can count toward the Jan 2 flex day for elementary and middle school teachers as long as they meet the following requirements.
- Take place outside of contract time between June 7-December 9
- Are not compensated
- Provide a certificate of attendance/completion
Q. Will graduate classes count?
A. Yes, if the learner can provide a transcript of completed hours taken between June 7-December 9.
Q. I am attending a Hope King training for 2 days in June. Will this training count? If so, how do I document this?
A. Yes. As long as the learner is able to provide a certificate that states the name of training, date and number of hours completed.
Q. Will learning taken outside of GISD count if you can provide a certificate?
A. Yes. If you attend learning outside of GISD and would like for that learning to be considered for flex day credit (Learn One, Earn One), please review the following guidelines before submitting:
1. Must have physical documentation of learning (certificate, transcript, etc.)
1. Must have physical documentation of learning (certificate, transcript, etc.)
- Must be outside of contract time between June 7-December 9
- Cannot be compensated
2. Documentation must include:
- Name of learning session
- Name of learner
- CPE hours earned
3. Submit documentation of learning to gisdlearning@garlandisd.net for approval.
4. Documentation will be reviewed to ensure that it meets district guidelines for credit and approval decision will be communicated within 7 business days.
5. Once accepted, credit will be uploaded into individual learner history in Oracle.
Q. Will Region 10 sessions count?
A. Yes. As long as the learner is able to provide a certificate that states the name of training, date and number of hours completed.
Q. Will the Montessori sessions count?
A. Yes. As long as the learner is able to provide a certificate that states the name of training, date and number of hours completed.
Q. Will there be online lessons to complete or will they all be in person? How do we search for on line classes?
A. There are online classes that can be completed for flex day credit. Contact VirtualLearning@garlandisd.net for a click sheet on how to register and search for virtual learning online.
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