The department of staff development provides professional growth and development opportunities for all divisions, groups and individuals in the Charles County Public School Community through a centrally coordinated and collaborative effort.
Registration for non-credit and credit professional development are listed below. Information is updated for the fall, spring and summer sessions. Fall is advertised around Aug. 1, Spring is advertised around Dec. 1, and Summer is advertised in April.
We have an online registration system called ERO: http://registration.ccboe.com
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Full time employees login with email username (jsmith) and password
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Part-time or non-employees Browse the Public Catalog and create a login
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View courses, Register and Drop Courses, Pay by credit card
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View your transcript for courses starting in Summer 2014. For older course histories email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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To have an outside course or workshop added to your transcript, send the CPD credit form to Staff Development at 5980 Radio Station Rd, La Plata, MD 20646.
Find Available CPD Credit Courses
- CPD Courses offered by CCPS - Current Schedule in ERO
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Online CPD Courses:
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CPD Courses offered by nearby counties. They welcome teachers from Charles County.
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St. Mary's County - PD catalog
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Calvert County - Contact Vicky Karol, 410-535-7219, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Find College and University Courses
General CPD Course information
Registration for CCPS courses
Registration will remain open until 1 week before the class begins. Courses that do not have sufficient enrollment will be cancelled 1 week before the start date. Please be considerate and let the department of staff development know if you register and then do not plan to attend.
If you have registered for a CCPS course send payment of $50 per credit within two weeks of the first class. You can pay online with credit card or make checks payable to CCPS and put the name of the class as a note/memo on the check. Send your check to Staff Development, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, 5980 Radio Station Rd, La Plata, MD 20646.
When you register for a CPD course you will see online confirmation of your status in the course. Please keep that for your records. If you have any questions, contact Dawn Schaeffer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
What is CPD Credit?
MSDE offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for courses that MSDE has approved to be taught at the county level. MSDE tracks CPD credit only for educators holding a Maryland Teaching Certificate. Six credits from CPD or college courses are required every five years in order to renew a Teaching Certificate. MSDE does not accept or track the credit for anyone who does not hold a Teaching Certificate.
- CCPS employees who hold a teaching certificate and are working in certificated positions have the forms processed and sent to Human Resources. The instructor signs, then Staff Development signs, then the forms are sent to Human Resources. Human Resources will send the participant a copy then hold the form on file until time to renew the certificate and submit to MSDE.
- CCPS employees who hold a teaching certificate but are not working in a certificated position or are retired must submit the form with original signatures to MSDE yourself. You should request the original form with both signatures. (301-934-7360)
- CCPS employees who do not hold a teaching certificate can receive a Course Completion form, upon request, as a record of the professional development experience. The form will not be submitted to MSDE for credit.
- Non CCPS employees should request a CPD form with original signatures for their records and submit to either their school system or MSDE as needed. (301-934-7360)
A variety of professional development opportunities are offered throughout the year. Note: Summer PD will be advertised May 1, 2019
For all sessions that are currently available, login to the registration site: http://registration.ccboe.com
- Full-time employees login with email username (jsmith) and email password
- Long term subs, Part-time, new, or non-ccps employees use the link and then click "Browse the Public Catalog". When you try to register it will ask you to create a login for yourself.
- If you need assistance with registration please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Professional Development Workshops
Read the Target Audience carefully to see which workshops are best for you. If you have questions try the listed contact person. If you still need help feel free to contact staff development at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Stipends are offered for some afterschool workshops. Only the teacher rate is shown in the chart. Teachers earn $25/hr, Full-time IAs earn $15/hr, and hourly IAs earn $11.85/hr.
CPD Credit Workshops: CPD Credit is awarded by MSDE only for certificated staff toward their next renewal.
Stipend rates listed are for teachers.
| Start | Workshop/Course | Description | Fee/ Stipend | CPD | Target Audience | Time |
| 3/14/2019 | AVID PD Learning Module #5: Philosophical Chairs | Six modules will be offered for AVID teachers on different topics to increase student engagement and achievement. Teachers are welcome to register for one or all of the modules that meet their interests. Each module is 1.5 hrs face to face and has an implementation and reflection assignment. Teachers who complete 5 out of the 6 modules can request 1 cpd credit. Contact Kim Hairston at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. | No fee/ No Stipend | Complete 5 out of the 6 modules to earn 1 CPD | Teachers at AVID schools: Davis, Hanson, Henson, Mattawoman, Smallwood, Lackey, McDonough, Stone, and Westlake | 4:00-5:30 PM Stone |
| Attend one 2-day session: 3/18-3/19 or 3/20-3/21 or 4/3-4/4 or 5/2-5/3 or 5/16-5/17 | Restorative Practices Basic Training (2 full days) | Restorative practices strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections within communities. Learn a range of strategies you can use every day as you set high expectations while being supportive. Discuss questioning, feedback, and resolving conflicts as you learn how to facilitate circles with your students. For questions, contact Dawn Schaeffer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This option completes the training during the work day. Get principal permission to attend then register online. Five different dates are available for this 2-day course. | Get principal permission to attend. A sub code can be provided. The sign-in sheet and sub code will be sent to the school on the day after the training. | 0 | Any interested professional staff. | 8:30 - 4:00 PM Annex 2 |
| 3/19/2019 | SMART - Getting Started with SMART | This 2 hour session will get you started using SMART in your classroom. This is offered by the consultant from CCS Presentation Systems. The class has no registration fee and offers no credit or stipend. It is designed for any interested staff. | No fee/ No Stipend | 0 | Any interested staff. | 4:30-6:30 PM Stone |
| 3/20/2019 | SMART - Integrating SMART into the Classroom | Learn more about creating interactive activities for the smart board and browse the available resources for lessons and editable widgets. | No fee/ No Stipend | 0 | Any interested staff. | 4:30-6:30 PM Stone |
| Offered multiple times during the year: 9/25-26, 10/30-31, 3/26-27, 4/9-10, 5/7-8 | CPD Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health First Aid is a 2-day training course designed to highlight key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. It introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. | $ 0 Fee | 1 | Open to interested staff. Get principal permission to attend. If a sub is needed, a funding code will be sent to the school the day after the training. | 8:00-5:00 PM Annex 2 |
| 3/26/2019 | New Teachers Equity Training | All CCPS staff must take Equity Training ONE time. This workshop is offered for new professional staff who have not yet completed the training. Any professional staff who need the training are welcome to register. For questions, contact Kim Hairston at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. | No fee/ No Stipend | 0 | Teachers get permission from their principal. A half-day substitute can be provided. The sign in sheet and sub code will be sent to the school the day after the training. | 8:30-11:00 |
| 3/28/2019 | Support Staff Equity Training | All CCPS staff must take Equity Training ONE time. This workshop is for new, or veteran, support staff who have not yet completed the training. For questions, contact Kim Hairston at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. | No fee or subs | 0 | Support Staff who have not yet completed the Equity Training | 12:30-3:00 PM Starkey Staff Dev Rm |
| Attend all 4 sessions: 4/8, 4/10, 4/15, 4/17 | Restorative Practices Basic Training (4 afterschool sessions) | Prefer afterschool classes? This option completes the training in 4 sessions. | No Fee, No Stipend | 1 | Any interested professional staff. | 4:30-7:30 NPHS |
| 4/16/2019 | AVID PD Learning Module #6: On Demand and Timed Writing | Six modules will be offered for AVID teachers on different topics to increase student engagement and achievement. Teachers are welcome to register for one or all of the modules that meet their interests. Each module is 1.5 hrs face to face and has an implementation and reflection assignment. Teachers who complete 5 out of the 6 modules can request 1 cpd credit. Contact Kim Hairston at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. | No fee/ No Stipend | Complete 5 out of the 6 modules to earn 1 CPD | Teachers at AVID schools: Davis, Hanson, Henson, Mattawoman, Smallwood, Lackey, McDonough, Stone, and Westlake | 4:00-5:30 PM Stone |
| 4/16/2019 | SMART - Getting Started with SMART CANCEL due to low enrollment | This 2 hour session will get you started using SMART in your classroom. This is offered by the consultant from CCS Presentation Systems. The class has no registration fee and offers no credit or stipend. It is designed for any interested staff. | No fee/ No Stipend | 0 | Any interested staff. | 4:30-6:30 PM Stone |
| 4/17/2019 | SMART - Integrating SMART into the Classroom CANCEL due to low enrollment | Learn more about creating interactive activities for the smart board and browse the available resources for lessons and editable widgets. | No fee/ No Stipend | 0 | Any interested staff. | 4:30-6:30 PM Stone |
| 5/2/19 and 5/9/10 | OGAP: Big Ideas of Number Sense PK-K Teachers | Learn about the OGAP: Big Ideas of Number Sense, increase your Math content knowledge, and meet the needs of your students using the OGAP Number Progression documents. | $75 Stipend | 0 | PK and K Teachers | 4:30-6:00 PM Starkey |
| 5/20/2019 | OGAP: Big Ideas of Number Sense PK-K Ias | Learn about the OGAP: Big Ideas of Number Sense, to support your Math content knowledge, and meet the needs of your students using the OGAP Number Progression documents. | No fee/ No Stipend | 0 | PK and K Ias | 2:15-4:15 PM Starkey |
Information about countywide in-service will be posted here. Check back often for the most up-to-date information.
Schedules and Locations for in-service sessions will be posted one week before the event.
School addresses for SY 18-19 (Link)
New Teacher Orientation
- August 20, 21, 22
- August 23 - additional day for Special Education Teachers
- North Point High School
- 8:30-4:00 each day
- 8:00 Breakfast (Lunch will also be provided)
- Open to newly hired teachers for the 2018-2019 school year
- Agenda
Back to School Countywide In-service
- August 28 - Elementary Sessions - 8:00-12:00
- Lunch and Travel - 12:00-1:30
- Safety Training - Middle - 8:00-10:00 at Westlake HS
- Safety Training - Elementary and High - 1:30-3:30 at various high schools
- Schedule and Locations (Link)
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- August 29 - Secondary Sessions - 8:00-12:00
- Lunch and Travel - 12:00-1:30
- Report to school - 1:30-3:30
- Schedule and Locations (Link)
Fair Day Countywide In-service
- September 14 - 8:00-12:00
- Schedules and Locations (Elementary) (Secondary)
- Training Agendas (Link)
- Lunch and Travel - 12:00-1:30
- New Teachers - Darkness to Light Training 1:30-3:30 Westlake HS Auditorium
- Other staff report to school - 1:30-3:30
Columbus Day Countywide In-service
- October 8 - 8:00-12:00
- Schedules and Locations (Elementary) (Secondary)
- Training Agendas (Link)
- Lunch and Travel - 12:00-1:30
- Report to school - 1:30-3:30
For information about in-service schedules, contact the department of staff development at 301-934-7253.
Each Assistant Superintendent's Office will manage conferences for their staff.
Purpose:
- To request funding to attend a conference or workshop (includes registration, travel, food, and lodging).
- To ensure proper financial and personnel documentation.
- To ensure that sufficient funds have been budgeted to cover the costs.
- To pre-pay as much as possible and limit reimbursements after the conference.
Forms:
- http://www.ccboe.com/databases/forms.php Search keyword conference
- Conference Request Form
- Request for approval to attend a conference or workshop.
- This form requires you to estimate all expenses and attach documentation showing how you calculated your estimates.
- Conference Travel & Per Diem Request Form
- To apply for Per Diem funding for meals, use this form BEFORE you travel. Allow 3-4 weeks for processing your per diem request.
- Use this form again, AFTER you return, if you need to submit reimbursement for mileage or other items. Original receipts are required and must be submitted within 60 days.
- Travel Guidelines
- This document explains the guidelines you will follow for travel, lodging, and meals
Timeline:
- Submit Conference Form and any attached information for approval 30 days before the early-bird deadline.
- Submit Per Diem Request after your conference is approved and before you go. Try to allow 3 or 4 weeks for processing.
- Submit reimbursement for mileage as soon as possible after you return.
- Change: There is no longer a deadline on Oct. 31.
What to Include:
- Conference Request Form for each person
- If a group is going together, submit a summary of the people and costs as a coversheet.
- Brochure or Conference Information from a web site. Other documentation to show how you estimated travel and lodging and meals. This can be from a web search such as MapQuest or Expedia.
Completing the Conference Form:
- Please refer to the Travel Guidelines for more information or if you have questions.
- REGISTRATION: Attach Conference web information and registration information.
- MILEAGE: Attach MapQuest to document the miles to travel by car. You must subtract your normal commute from the total miles. The conference form mileage is submitted as an estimate for funding approval purposes. You must still submit the actual Conference Travel & Per Diem form AFTER the conference to be reimbursed for actual expenses.
- TRAVEL: If you will travel by air, train, or bus, attach the web pricing for the ticket you propose to purchase. Once approved, travel tickets can be purchased using the P-Card.
- LODGING: Attach hotel information and pricing from the web
- FOOD/PER DIEM: On the attachments, show any meals provided by the conference or hotel. Subtract any meals provided and calculate only meals needed in the per diem request. Review the Travel Guidelines to see whether or not your destination is a "high cost" city. Submit the Conference Travel & Per Diem Form with the conference form. If approved, the Per Diem request should be processed before the conference.
- OTHER: Indicate if a substitute will be needed and if the school will provide the sub.
Where to send the completed forms:
- Complete all forms and attachments.
- Get the signature of your supervisor and then the appropriate Assistant Superintendent.
- All out of state conferences must also be approved by the Superintendent.
- The approving office then sends a copy of the form to the applicant, supervisor, and funding manager when it is fully approved or denied. Keep Originals on file.
- Other Offices, outside of Instruction, ...do not need to send copies to Staff Development. Instruction staff will send forms to Staff Development for attention of the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction.
Registration:
- After approval is received …
- The applicant should register before the early bird deadline.
- Please make any necessary travel or lodging arrangements.
- Submit for Per Diem funding if appropriate.
- Payment
- Registration, lodging, and most travel can be prepaid with the P-Card.
- Get Hotel Authorization forms from hotel to authorize payment without credit card being present at check-in.
- If the vendor will take a P.O., and the cost is over $2,500, then a P.O. should be used. The conference information will indicate if P.O.'s are accepted.
- Normally registration, hotel, flights, and baggage can be paid in advance with a p-card.
- Some expenses such as mileage, parking, tolls, etc. can be reimbursed after the conference.
After the Conference:
- Invoices for P-Card or P.O. will be reviewed and paid.
- For reimbursement, submit a Conference Travel & Per Diem Request Form.
- Include required documentation such as original receipts, conference information, or MapQuest.
- Keep expenses reasonable.
- Items for reimbursement can include:
- Taxi or shuttle: (Use cheapest option for airport to hotel)
- Mileage: (Carpool in private vehicle)
- Gas: When using a CCPS van, you can be reimbursed for gas. (Request a van from Dept. of Transportation)
- Parking (Do not choose $70 parking if $20 parking is available. )
If You Do Not Attend:
- Contact your supervisor right away and include the reason.
- Cancel any registrations and arrangements.
- Return the per diem check.
- Stay in communication until all financial issues are final.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use one conference form for multiple people? No
- Do I have to subtract any meals that are included in the conference when I calculate my per diem? Yes
- Can I submit reimbursement later if I don't like the included meal? No
- Can I just use my own credit card? No, please don't use your own card for pre-paid costs such as airfare, conference registration, and lodging. Hotels may require you to show a credit card at check-in for incidentals.
- What expenses can be reimbursed? See travel guidelines.
- If I do need to be reimbursed, can tax be included? No
- How do I find out if the city I am traveling to is a high-cost city? See travel guidelines.
For more information or to register, contact the colleges directly.
College Courses for recertification
College of Southern Maryland (CSM)
- Offers the 4 required elementary reading courses for teacher re-certification
- Application is http://www.csmd.edu/Admissions/category/Credit/index.html
- CaseNEX online elementary reading courses
Notre Dame of Maryland University
- Notre Dame offers both graduate and post-graduate programs, and recertification classes.
- Contact Dr. Vicky Karol: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
University of Phoenix - Online
- Offers the required reading and inclusion courses
- Contact Alyssa Zumpano This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Trinity offers recertification courses in reading and inclusion.
University of Maryland University College
- UMUC Reading Courses
- UMUC also offers online elementary and secondary reading courses.
University of Maryland
- Library Media Programs (Masters and iSchool continuing education)
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For questions, please contact Tricia Donovan (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Coordinator of Professional Education at Maryland’s iSchool.
Graduate Degree Programs
- Drexel University Online
- George Washington University
- Grand Canyon University
- Kaplan University - Online Masters Programs in 6 content areas
- McDaniel College classes meet at Thomas Stone HS
- Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityNotre Dame of Maryland University
- Southern Maryland Higher Education Center
- Trinity University
- Towson University - Contact is Alyssa Zumpano: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- UMUC
- UMES - University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- University of Maryland College of Information Studies - Library
- University of Phoenix
- Wayne State University - Online Master's in Instructional Technology - Contact is Dr. Timothy Spannaus: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Leadership and Administration Certification Programs
- COMAR - Administration Certificate
- CaseNEX online courses
- Administrator I course sequence
- Graduate Degree in Education Leadership
- Contact is Edward Pelton, Client Services and Marketing, CaseNEX, LLC., 866-817-0726
- Bowie State University
- McDaniel College
- Towson University
- Administrator I Certification Program
- Contact Alyssa Zumpano This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Within Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), the department of human resources manages all certification records and tuition reimbursement. For questions about your certification status or needs contact the department of human resources at 301-934-7255.
Registering for re-certification courses
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) department of staff development offers re-certification courses for MSDE Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit in elementary and secondary reading and inclusion.
- CCPS does not guarantee placement in any classes. If classes fill, you will be placed on a waiting list. If classes do not fill they will be canceled.
- Available classes will be posted on the website and sent out in a Spotlight e-mail. View the current schedule. You cannot register for classes until they are posted and you must register online. Class schedules will be posted as follows:
- Fall - Aug 1
- Spring - Dec 1
- Summer - May 1
- Classes are $50 per credit plus a non-refundable $5 registration fee. A 3-credit class costs $155. You can pay online by credit card when you register. If you pay by check make it payable to CCPS and mail it to:
Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building
Attention: Department of Staff Development
P.O. Box 2770
La Plata, Md., 20646.
Put the name of the class and start date in the comment/memo area on the check. For questions about payment e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Reading Courses for Re-certification
MSDE posts information about the requirements for elementary and secondary reading courses on their website. MSDE maintains a list of approved reading courses by college or university.
Elementary Reading Courses -current schedule
CCPS rarely offers the elementary reading courses. They do not fill and are usually cancelled. These courses are available from a variety of colleges and CCPS teachers are able to take courses from St. Mary's and Calvert County Public Schools as well.
- "Materials of Reading", "Instruction of Reading", "Assessment of Reading" and "Processes and Acquisition of Reading"
Secondary Reading Courses - current schedule
CCPS will offer the secondary reading courses for MSDE CPD credit every fall and every spring.
- "Reading in the Content Part 1", "Reading in the Content Part 2"
Inclusion course for re-certification
CCPS will offer the Inclusion course for re-certification at least once per year in the fall. Every effort will be made not to cancel this course. Teachers needing the Inclusion course are encouraged to take it in the fall well before their re-certification date.
Alternatives to find the required courses:
- Re-certification courses are also offered by St. Mary's and Calvert Counties and CCPS teachers are welcome to register.
- St. Mary's County CPD and Reading Courses
Calvert County - CPD and Reading Courses. Teachers can contact Vicky Karol in Calvert County directly for more information or to register. She can be reached at 410-535-7219 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- St. Mary's County CPD and Reading Courses
- Reading courses are also offered online for college credit. Contact the colleges directly.
- Reading and Inclusion courses are sometimes offered by other colleges and universities. Most state colleges offer the classes. Their schedules vary and you must contact them directly. For the latest contact information on several different colleges and universities, see the College / University Courses & Programs webpage.
- Bowie occasionally offers the courses at Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf.
- College of Notre Dame offers them at the Waldorf Higher Education Center. For more information, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Trinity - (Re-certification courses in Elementary and Secondary Reading and Inclusion) Note: These particular courses are from Trinity's continuing education department and are not a part of their Master's degree programs. Trinity University professional education graduate level workshop credit is not eligible for tuition reimbursement leading to a Master's Degree. If you are taking this class as course work beyond the Master's Degree or for Conditional Certification, course work must be approved prior to enrollment by the department of human resources on appropriate forms available in all school offices or by calling human resources, ext. 7243, Teresa Cook, Alpha A-K or Ext. 7241, Barbara Simmons, Alpha L-Z.)
- The College of Southern Maryland offers the 4 elementary MSDE reading courses for teacher re-certification.
Course# Class name Cr Meets MSDE requirement for: EDU 1085 (SBRR) Foundations of Reading and the Language Arts
(prerequisite for other courses)3 Processes and Acquisition of Reading EDU 2100 (SBRR) Instruction of Reading 3 Instruction of Reading EDU 2101 (SBRR) Assessment of Reading Instruction 3 Assessment for Reading Instruction EDU 2102 (SBRR) Materials for Teaching Reading 3 Materials for Reading Instruction
EDU 1085 is a prerequisite for the other reading courses. If the course you want has a prerequisite contact division chair, Dr. Patrick Allen (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), for permission. Teachers who already have a bachelor's degree will be given permission. Once they have that, they can register online for the course.
- Apply: (apply as a part-time student)
Application is http://www.csmd.edu/Admissions/category/Credit/index.html - Permission:
If taking EDU 2100, 2101, 2102, or any other course with a prerequisite, contact Dr. Patrick Allen for permission to register (identify yourself as a Charles County teacher). - Register: Online using MyCSMD
Once you have an ID number and permission, you can register online. Use the link and scroll down to the Registration Heading then the link for "Search for Classes": https://express.csmd.edu/Online/Services?TOKENIDX=864708809&type=M&constituency=WBAP&pid=CORE-WBAP
