Educational & Professional Development -(Benefits and Opportunities)

Educational Discount & Scholarship Programs

Click on the links below for more information:

Ashland University Discount Program

Franklin University Tuition Discounts and Free Books

Ohio Dominican University Educational Partnership Program

Otterbein Scholarship

Tuition Reimbursement

• Funds have been allocated for use during the 2022-23 fiscal year to support activities which will improve the professional performance of eligible classified employees.  Classified employees may apply to participate in workshops, training programs and courses for credit which will provide job/related/promotional opportunities or to enhance job skills within the school system.

  ***New Electronic Tuition Reimbursement Request Process*** CCS Email and/or Log-In Credentials may be required to access the Microsoft Form.  The Form is also accessible thru the website on mobile device.

  IMPORTANT - Read the Tuition Reimbursement Guidelines & Schedules prior to completing electronic request form.

  Select the appropriate link below to request funds designated for Tuition Reimbursement thru OAPSE or CSCSA.  Read all information provided and follow all steps within the electronic form and any follow-up emails.  Upon successful submittal of the electronic form, the listed supervisor will receive an email to "approve" or "reject" the request.  Follow-up with the supervisor if you do not receive an email notification of the status of your request.  Please be advised, your supervisor is approving or rejecting your request based on the guidelines.  If approved, the request will be forwarded to the Tuition Reimbursement committee for approval of funds.  Approval letters will be emailed within 2 business days after the committee meeting.

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  Classified Employees (OAPSE)

  • Classified Tuition Reimbursement Guidelines & Schedule
  • Claim Form
  • Classified Tuition Reimbursement Request Form

  Classified Supervisors (CSCSA)

  • Classified Supervisors Tuition Reimbursement Guidelines & Schedule
  • Claim Form 
  • Classified Supervisors Tuition Reimbursement Request Form

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• • Classified Tuition Reimbursement Guidelines & Schedule
  • Claim Form
  • Classified Tuition Reimbursement Request Form

Professional Development/Leave Request 

  Funds have been allocated for use during the 2022-23 fiscal year to support activities which will improve the professional performance of administrators and certificated staff.  Administrators and certificated staff may apply to participate in relevant workshops and/or conferences.

***New Electronic Professional Leave Request Process***CCS Email and/or Log-In Credentials may be required to access the Microsoft Form.  The Form is also accessible thru the website and on mobile device.

IMPORTANT - Read the Professional Leave Guidelines & Schedules prior to completing electronic request form.

Select the appropriate link below to request funds designated for Professional Development thru CEA or CAA.  Read all information provided and follow all steps within the electronic form and any follow-up emails.  Upon successful submittal of the electronic form, the listed supervisor will receive an email to "approve" or "reject" the request.  Follow-up with the supervisor if you do not receive an email notification of the status of your request.  Please be advised, your supervisor is approving or rejecting your request to attend.  If approved, the request will be forwarded to the Professional Leaves committee for approval of funds.  Approval letters will be emailed within 2 business days after the committee meeting.

Email questions to Professional Leaves

Administrators (CAA)

• CAA Professional Leave Guidelines & Schedule
• Reimbursement Claim Form
• CAA Professional Leave Request Form

Certificated Staff (CEA)

• CEA Professional Leave Guidelines & Schedule
• Reimbursement Claim Form
• CEA Professional Leave Request Form