Professional Development - Teachers
Teacher Resources
Introduction to Leadership Development
District In-service Activities
Continuing Education Opportunities
Cumberland University’s College of Education
This program is designed for licensed teachers but may also be appropriate for individuals not seeking licensure. The mission of the Master of Arts in Education is to
provide a broad-based teaching curriculum designed to augment teaching skills, introduce the candidate to innovative dimensions of learning, and to enhance professional
performance in the classroom.
In-service Information
In-Service Guidelines
Request for In-Service Approval
In-Service Requirements for Certified Staff, (200 Day Contracts) 2012-2013
| In-Service Days/Hours |
Days Worked |
Hire Dates |
| 3 days / 18 hours |
151 - 180 days |
August 6 - September 19 |
| 2.5 days / 15 hours |
121 - 150 days |
September 20 - November 7 |
| 2 days / 12 hours |
91 - 120 days |
November 8 - January 8 |
| 1.5 days / 9 hours |
61 - 90 days |
January 9 - February 21 |
| 1 day / 6 hours |
31 - 60 days |
February 22 - April 11 |
| 0.5 day / 3 hours |
0 - 30 days |
April 12 - May 23 |
In-Service Requirements for Certified Staff, (200 Day Contracts) 2013-2014
| In-Service Days/Hours |
Days Worked |
Hire Dates |
| 3 days / 18 hours |
151 - 180 days |
August 5 - September 18 |
| 2.5 days / 15 hours |
121 - 150 days |
September 19 - November 6 |
| 2 days / 12 hours |
91 - 120 days |
November 7 - January 7 |
| 1.5 days / 9 hours |
61 - 90 days |
January 8 - February 20 |
| 1 day / 6 hours |
31 - 60 days |
February 21 - April 10 |
| 0.5 day / 3 hours |
0 - 30 days |
April 11 - May 23 |