A: For teachers covered under the CFF professional development requirement, only the facilitated blended study group version of the courses can fulfill the mandate requirement. If districts wish to extend the professional development to teachers that are not under the requirement, then it is a local decision regarding which version of the courses to use.

A: Yes, the graduate courses are facilitated study groups and will count toward meeting the professional development requirement. LSI will provide graduate study group facilitators for learners selecting this option.

A: The first and second courses are required to be taken in order. Courses 3, 4, and 5 may be taken in any order selected by the district.

A: Teachers within one year of retirement do not have to take the courses.

A: It is a district decision whether to include long-term substitute or part-time teachers in the professional development requirement.