All forms related to professional development and step-credit should be submitted and processed electronically. Forms are PDF-fillable documents, and supporting documentation should be scanned and attached when the form is submitted. Gray areas on forms are for processing purposes and not to be completed by the employee requesting credit. This form is to be used for two purposes: (1) Requesting Step-Credit, (2) Requesting Professional Development credit for graduate-level coursework.
How to submit a form:
- Open and complete the appropriate form.
- Once you have completed the form, save the file for your copy (use the Save As… function).
- Click on the Submit Form button near the top of the page. This will open an email message with the completed form attached.
- Scan supporting documentation and save those files.
- On the email message with the completed form attached, go to Insert > Attach Files, and attach the supporting documentation.
- Designate the recipient of the email in the To: box of the email message. It is suggested that you include your own email address in the CC: box so you will have a copy of the email, as well.
- Send the message with the completed form and supporting documentation attached.
For more information about these requirements and schedules, refer to these documents: