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

Application For Salary Change Due To Training Beyond A Bachelor's Degree (CEA):

Educational Increase Request Form

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Tuition Reimbursement/Prof. Development CSCSA & OAPSE

• Funds have been allocated for use during the 2024-25 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.

  IMPORTANT - Read the Tuition Reimbursement Guidelines & Schedules for your Union/Association prior to completing the electronic request form.

  Select the appropriate link below to request funds designated for Tuition Reimbursement through OAPSE or CSCSA.  Read all information provided and follow all steps within the electronic form and any follow-up emails.  Upon successful submission 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 after the committee meeting.

  Email questions to Professional Leaves

  Classified Employees (OAPSE)

  • Classified (CSEA) Tuition Reimbursement/Prof. Dev. Guidelines and Schedule
  • Claim Form
  • Classified Tuition Reimbursement Request Form
  • Letter to Administrator

  Classified Supervisors (CSCSA)

  • Classified Supervisors Tuition Reimbursement/Prof. Dev. Guidelines & Schedule
  • Claim Form 
  • Classified Supervisors Tuition Reimbursement Request Form
  • Letter to Administrator

         Safety & Security (Local 581)

• • Classified (Local 581) Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev. Guidelines and Schedule
  • Claim Form
  • Classified (Local 581) Tuition Reimbursement/Prov. Dev. Request Form
  • Letter to Administrator

Professional Development/Leave Request CAA & CEA

  Funds have been allocated for use during the 2024-25 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.

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

Select the appropriate link below to request funds designated for Professional Development through CEA or CAA.  Read all information provided and follow all steps within the electronic form and any follow-up emails.  Upon successful submission 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.  Determination letters will be emailed after the committee meeting.

Email questions to Professional Leaves

Administrators (CAA)

• CAA Professional Leave Guidelines & Schedule
• CAA Professional Leave Request Form
• Reimbursement Claim Form
• Letter to Administrator

Certificated Staff (CEA) : 

• CEA Professional Leave Guidelines & Schedule
• CEA Professional Leave Request Form
• Reimbursement Claim Form
• Letter to Administrator