Office of Professional Development
The Office of Professional Development provides ongoing support for all licensed, administrative, and classified personnel. Our goal is to build the capacity of all district employees through staff development that improves the learning of all the children we serve. The department also coordinates the induction program for personnel new to the district or their position.
If you are working toward a salary advancement, please refer to the LATERAL MOVE GUIDELINES on the Human Resources Webpage.
If you are considering taking a class that is not related to an advanced degree, please use THIS FORM to submit that information to the Office of Professional Development for prior approval.
If you have a certificate that you would like have added to your SVVS transcript, please upload it to THIS FORM and it will be reviewed for possible credit.
If you need to make a payment for a professional development course/certificate CLICK HERE.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
April 6, from 5:30pm – 6:30pm on Zoom
Discover dynamic online programs with multiple start dates throughout the year.
Programs for Practicing Teachers:
— Certificate in Educational Leadership (Principal Licensure)
— M.Ed Educational Leadership w/Principal Licensure
— M.Ed. Reading Specialist
— M.Ed. Special Education Added Endorsement
Initial Teacher Licensure Programs:
— M.Ed. Elementary Education w/Initial Teaching Licensure
— M.Ed. Secondary Education w/Initial Teaching Licensure
— M.Ed. Special Education w/Initial Teaching Licensure
Graduate Education Scholarships Available:
— $3,000 for students who start any Division of Education Master’s Program in Summer 2026
— $2,000 for students who start the Certificate in Educational Leadership (Principal Licensure) program Summer 2026
2026 Advanced Study Scholarship Mu Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma
Mu Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma of the St. Vrain Valley Schools is proud to offer one $500 scholarship to a teacher in SVVSD pursuing advanced studies.
Applications are due by Saturday, April 25, 2026
Mu Chapter began in 1939 in Longmont and has a history of supporting excellence in education over the years. Current projects include Books for Kids, Scholarships, and Adopt-a-Classroom. Members are active within the community in a variety of ways. Delta Kappa Gamma was founded in 1929 as a way to support and promote women in education. DKG expanded to include numerous international chapters. Please visit https://dkg.org/ for more information.
As educators ourselves, we understand the challenges within the profession. We also believe that a strong public education system is a gift to our entire community. We want to support you as you begin the road to making a positive difference.
A scholarship award gathering will be on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The recipient of the scholarship will be notified before then.
If you are having difficulty with this form, please contact Faith Halverson-Ramos: [email protected]
New Teacher Orientation 2026
New Teacher Orientation 2026 will be held on August 6 and 7 at Longmont High School. More details will be sent out to new teachers in summer and the website will show the most up-to-date information.
August 10, 2026 at Longmont High School
.5 Salary Credit — 7.5 ELPD Hours — No cost!
The Blueprint for Belonging: Building Classrooms Where Every Identity Drives Excellence
Choose from over 20 breakout sessions to advance your instruction, build classroom community, and grow as a connected educator.
Sessions will expand your skills in advancing literacy, thinking, speaking, reading, and writing across all content areas and grade levels!
Exploration AI Conversations Beyond the Algorithm
Go Beyond the Algorithm –
New AI PD in Bitesize Format!
Hi SVVSD!
We’re excited to share one of our newest AI Professional Development offerings: Exploration AI Conversations Beyond the Algorithm.
Beyond the Algorithm is a low-stakes, bite-sized way to grow your practice with AI. Each episode comes with a downloadable PDF to guide your reflection and application. Just listen and explore. That’s it.
Whether you’re dipping your toes into AI or helping students lead the way, this is for you.
Let’s keep going beyond the algorithm—together.