The ODE website lists the requirements and options for FY09 and the Southwest ABLE Resource Center website offers the SWRC process for receiving financial support for PD and directions for participating in PD.

ODE requirements are based on two factors:

• The average number of working hours that you are paid through an ABLE grant (work less than 7 hours per week, or work 7 or more hours per week).

• The number of years employed by ABLE (less than 12 months, or more than one year)

Click here for further details.

The Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) is the form available to record your choices. The form can be downloaded from the SWRC website. Once completed, the IPDP is given to program administrators to review. The administrator's signature, along with that of the staff member, indicates that the choices are appropriate for ABLE work. A copy of the IPDP is sent to the Resource Center.

You can revise your IPDP during the year, but you need to have your administrator review and sign the form. To be eligible for financial support, you must have a current, signed IPDP on file with the Resource Center.

An incentive is for payment of attendance; it is considered income. A reimbursement is payment for your out-of-pocket expenses for a conference or college course. You are not eligible for an incentive and reimbursement for the same event.

The amount of the incentive is determined by the designation of the PD opportunity.

• Full-day event (4.5 or more hours) - $70.00

• Half-day event (2.5 up to 4.5 hours) - $35.00

Reimbursement has clearly defined eligibility criteria and is limited to:

• Cost of tuition up to $250.00

• Cost associated with Conferences:
   o State Conference up to $250.00
   o National Conference up to $500.00

Note: Either of these items (conference, tuition) is considered a multi-day activity and meets your PD requirement for the year thus using all of your allotted financial support.

PD # 1 - To request an incentive payment.

PD # 2 - To request a reimbursement payment.

PD # 1A (Alternative Delivery Form) - To request incentive for participating in alternative delivery PD.

• Double check your IPDP; if activity is not listed, it will not be approved for payment.

    o If Yes – Proceed

    o If No – Revise and send to SWRC

• Register online and attend the activity.

• Complete the form, include your signature, as payment will not be made without it.

• Submit completed form to Southwest Resource Center via fax or mail.

• Contact SWRC to ensure eligibility for reimbursement.

• Register online and attend the Activity.

• Complete form and attach required documentation.

• Include your signature, as payment will not be made without it.

• Send your form within thirty days of completing the activity (and no later than June 15) to the Southwest ABLE Resource Center.

Use this form when participating in alternative PD activities.

• Double check your IPDP; if activity is not listed, it will not be approved for payment.

    o If Yes, proceed.

    o If No, revise and send to SWRC.

• Register online and complete the alternative PD activity.

• Work with your director to complete the form. (Note the signature required).

• Send your form within thirty days of completing the activity (and no later than June 15) to the SWRC.

Please allow 2-3 weeks from the time the Resource Center receives your REQUEST form until you receive a check for your approved amount.

Click here to register online.

Cancellation must be received at least 72 hours prior to a professional development activity or the costs incurred by the Resource Center may be deducted from future incentives.

Send all forms to SWRC at:

• Fax 937-512-3434

• Mail
Southwest ABLE Resource Center
Sinclair Community College
444 West Third Street - Rm 6130
Dayton, Ohio 45402