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How to Submit a Credit Request

Actions to complete before you start an Internal Educational Increment Credit Request form:

⟹ Click on Transcript on the bar at the top of the window.

⟹ Scroll down past “Personal Information” until you reach the list of classes on your transcript.

⟹ Write down the exact title, course number, section number, start date and completion date as you will need these details to complete the Internal Increment Credit Request form (or you may copy and paste). 

⟹ Your course hours (minimum of 7.5 hours) must be on your transcript before you can apply for increment  credit.

On the PLP Dashboard

  1. Click the Credit Request tab.
  2. Arrive at the Credit Request dashboard.
  3. Click on the New Request button.
  4. Select **Internal Increment Credit for in-district courses sponsored by D11.
  5. Select *External Increment Credit for out-of-district courses (REQUIRES PRE-APPROVAL).

Credit Forms (Internal AND External)

  1. Read the information at the top of the form.
    1. Internal: Participants are required to attend all sessions and complete all assignments before receiving credit.
    2. External: Pre-approval must be obtained before taking the course.
    3. Important:
      *All Credit Requests must be submitted to Professional Learning within 60 days of course completion.
      *The Employee cannot receive any direct compensation from the District: Extra-Duty Pay/Stipend
      *If training takes place during contract time, the employee must report an absence through Smart Find Express (SFE) using code 041 for Professional Leave, or code 010 for Teacher Leave to purchase increment credit.
      *Hours cannot be combined from various courses to meet the minimum of 7.5 hours for 0.5 credit.
  1. Fill out all fields.
  2. Hours/Credits: Enter number of hours and/or semester credits for the course. Use drop down instructions for guidance in identifying credit and cost.
  3. Absence Code: Defaults to out of contract hours. Select option of teacher leave or professional leave as appropriate.
  4. Method of payment (Internal Requests):
    1. Defaults to electronic payment method (preferred): MySchoolBucks.
    2. Checks are also accepted.
    3. For External Requests, payment is made upon final approval.
  5. Electronic Transaction or Check #: Enter the MySchoolBucks transaction number or check number.
    *External Requests: After completing the course, electronically attach the certificate of completion to the Credit Request and pay for the credit.
  6. Click the Submit button. Your request will be reviewed. Continue to check your Credit Request dashboard for approval status. Please allow one month for processing.

*Contact Professional Learning with any questions. Hillary.Charles@D11.org | 520.2555