New portal for trainings and PD

Beginning July 1, all central departments will be required to submit their professional development sessions for campus team members through an application in the Dallas ISD Portal.  

Each department will submit professional development sessions and trainings designated for campus based employees, which include parent support specialists, teacher assistants, teachers, assistant principals, and principals through the application. The application also offers a calendar view, so when departments are planning professional development opportunities, they can see what else is being offered on a particular date to avoid conflicts or overburdening campus personnel. 

Submissions will be first approved by the department supervisor and then by School Leadership before they are listed. School Leadership will review the number of requests for any given day to assist with ensuring that campuses can manage requests for employees to be off campus.

Campus team members will have access to the professional development calendar, and principals will utilize it to ensure their employees attend the required and/or appropriate sessions and plan for substitutes. This system also will allow campuses to make their own schedule around all known events.

Look for the app in the Dallas ISD Portal beginning July 1 to submit requests.