Professional Leaves for Certificated Staff

Professional Development / Leave Request CAA & CEA

Funds have been allocated for use during the 2026-27 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 below prior to completing the application in CCSDAS.

To request funds designated for Professional Development through CEA or CAA, submit an application through CCSDAS. Read all information provided in the application and follow all steps in subsequent emails. Upon submitting the application in CCSDAS, your supervisor will approve, deny, or reject the application for revision. Please be advised that your supervisor is approving or denying your request to attend. Professional Learning & Licensure will process the approved applications for consideration by the Professional Leaves committee. After the committee meeting, applicants who are approved for funds can locate their approval letters in CCSDAS.

Email questions to Professional Leaves.

Administrators (CAA)

• CAA Professional Leave Guidelines & Schedule
• Application window opens Monday, August 3, 2026.
• Apply in CCSDAS. (General Request --> CAA Professional Leave --> Create)

Certificated Staff (CEA)​​​​​​

• CEA Professional Leave Guidelines & Schedule
• Application window opens Monday, August 3, 2026.
• Apply in CCSDAS. (General Request --> CEA Professional Leave --> Create)
  • The PBIS National Leadership Forum in October 2026 in Chicago, IL is now closed.