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Other Options to Earn State & County PD Hours

Both the county and state offer professional development options for Fauquier County Public Schools educators. We understand the importance of ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practices and meet licensure renewal requirements. Here are the options available to fulfill professional development hours:

For FCPS: 15 hours completed outside contractual time annually between May 1-June 30.

For State Licensure: 180 hours required for five-year renewal periods; 270 hours required for ten-year renewal periods.

College Courses:

  • 3-credit course: Equivalent to 90 professional development hours. Upload transcripts or grade reports to My File Library in Frontline Professional Growth and submit the "Request Credit for An Activity Already Attended" form.
  • 2-credit course: Equivalent to 60 professional development hours. Upload transcripts or grade reports to My File Library in Frontline Professional Growth and submit the "Request Credit for An Activity Already Attended" form.
  • 1-credit course: Equivalent to 30 professional development hours. Upload transcripts or grade reports to My File Library in Frontline Professional Growth and submit the "Request Credit for An Activity Already Attended" form.

FCPS PD Activity: Professional development hours per clock hours attended. View available classes in the Frontline Professional Growth district catalog.

Leading a PD Course or Educational Workshop: Double clock hours presented. Approval required using the "Request to Offer an Event for Credit" form in Frontline Professional Growth.

Attendance at Instructional Conference, Outside Workshop, or Online Activity: Professional development hours per clock hours attended. Approval required using either the "upcoming" or "already attended" form in Frontline Professional Growth.

Mentorship/Supervision: Professional development hours per clock hours completed. Approval required using the Mentorship/Supervision Documentation Form in Frontline Professional Growth, with a maximum of 90 hours per renewal cycle.

Optional Professional Development Activity: Requires successful completion of a self-designed activity meeting specific criteria. Use either the "upcoming" or "already attended" form in Frontline Professional Growth for credit approval.

We're dedicated to supporting your professional growth and development journey at FCPS. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our professional development team.