These courses are offered at multiple times and locations. Most are targeted at educators, with only 10 percent of current course offerings aimed at other employees. All training provided through the Academy is tracked through a database. Employees may request a transcript of completed coursework to meet TEA certification renewal guidelines. In addition, employees may register online through the district's Web site.
Training is conducted by central office staff as well as by master teachers.
Additional trainers from outside the district are hired to supplement training offerings in specific areas. For example, experts in gifted and talented education lead seminars for teachers and parents. The Academy plays an integral part in providing support to experienced teachers who wish to obtain national certification through the National Board Certification Process. Additional employee training is provided at the campus and department levels. The Academy provides basic support to these training efforts by scheduling classrooms as needed.